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What is the minimum sea surface temperature (SST) generally required for a tropical storm to form and sustain itself?
27- 28 degrees
What is the primary source of energy that 'fuels' a tropical storm, allowing it to intensify?
Solar energy absorbed by the sea surface.
Why do tropical storms not form exactly on the Equator (latitude $0^{\circ}$)?
There is no Coriolis effect at the Equator to cause the air to rotate.
What was the biggest primary cause of death in the city of Tacloban during Typhoon Haiyan?
A massive storm surge up to 5 metres high.
What is an example of a secondary economic impact of Typhoon Haiyan?
The disruption of rice and coconut production due to damaged farmland and trees.
A key environmental impact of the storm surge from Typhoon Haiyan was the contamination of coastal land. What was the main contaminant?
Salt from the seawater, making the soil infertile for crops.
