Reducing the Effects of Tropical Storms
Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 1.3.13
Reducing the Effects of Tropical Storms
Prediction, protection and planning (the 3 P's) can help minimise the negative effects of tropical storms.
Prediction
- Scientists can monitor storms using satellites, planes, and innovations like radar.
- Meteorologists build models to try to forecast the weather and cyclones. However, the weather is very complicated and accurate prediction a long time in advance is very difficult.
Protection
- Planning regulations on buildings and construction can ensure that buildings are built safely and only in areas that are unlikely to be flooded or damaged by hurricanes.
- Stilts are used in some nations to help stop flooding. Reinforced concrete is a stronger material that is better protected against tropical storms.
- Flood defenses can be constructed in vulnerable areas.
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Planning
- Firefighters and ambulances should receive specific disaster training. The 1st of September is Japan's National Disaster Preparation Day.
- Special plans for evacuation and rescue could save lives.
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