Wednesday, August 26, 2015

MPC GEOL9 STUDENTS: WELCOME!

To my Geol9 students:

I hope you enjoy discovering catastrophes, disasters, and hazards from your chosen countries. I am really excited to read about all your countries every week!

Todays’ news of tropical storms (TS) Erika in the Atlantic and Ignacio in the E Pacific getting stronger reminds me they will be news by Monday when Erika is predicted to reach Florida and Ignacio, Hawaii as hurricanes (H).

Maybe now is a good moment to comment is the main difference between TS and H. A TS has a wind speed between 39-73 MPH, whilst a H has a speed between 74-110 MPH (a major H would have >110 MPH). More information to be found at the National Hurricane Center.


See you all online-

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