GEO 211 1st Edition Lecture 31 Outline of Last Lecture I. Chapter 12- Middle-latitude cyclones- Low pressure system in middle-latitudes- Usually associated with fronts- Also called1. Wave cyclones2. Extra tropical cyclonesA. Idealized life cycle of a mid-latitude cyclone (figure 12.1)1. Cyclogenesis- before storm2. Birth: early stage3. Mature stage: open stage4. Occluded stage5. Dissipation stage: cut off cycloneOutline of Current Lecture II. Chapter 15- HurricanesA. Region Local NamesB. Hurricanes compared with mid-latitude cyclonesC. Hurricanes derive Energy from tropical warm oceansCurrent LectureIII. Chapter 15- Hurricanes- Strong tropical cyclones- Where do they form? FIrgure 15.11A. Region Local NamesAtlantic Ocean HurricaneEast Pacific HurricaneThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.West Pacific TyphoonSouth Pacific CycloneIndian Ocean CycloneB. Hurricanes compared with mid-latitude cyclonesC. Hurricanes derive Energy from tropical warm oceans1. Hurricanes form within 6-20°F of latitude (not near equator)2. Hurricanes more westward with trade winds3. Around hurricanes isobars are more circular/compact4. Hurricanes have no fronts and are smaller5. Hurricanes usually contain an eye6. Strongest winds near surface: with mid-latitude cyclones are found alof7. Weaken on land or cool ocean
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