A presentation all about cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes, and how we can reduce the risks or dangers they bring.

1. CYCLONES
PROJECT IN DRRR BY:
NICCOLO JOHN B. BORJA

2. WHAT ARE CYCLONES?
 Cyclones are a large masses of air that rotate around a center of low pressure.
 Depending on where it forms, cyclones spin in different directions. When it
forms in the southern hemisphere it spins clockwise, and when it forms on the
northern hemisphere it spins counter-clockwise.

3. DIFFERENCES OF CYCLONES, TYPHOONS, AND
HURRICANES
Cyclones
 Forms over the
South Pacific ,and
Indian Ocean.
Hurricanes
 Forms over the North
Atlantic ocean, and
Northeast Pacific.
Typhoons
 Forms over the
Northwest Pacific
Ocean.

5. THE DANGER OF CYCLONES
 Strong winds
 Floods
 Erosion

6. STRONG WINDS
 Strong enough winds are able to rip trees out of the ground.
 It can send debris flying into people or animals.
 Infrastructure such as power lines may be damaged during a
cyclone.

8. FLOODS
Cyclone can bring floods in two ways:
 Ocean surges
 Torrential rain

10. EROSION
 Cyclones are able to erode the soil and can cause damage to the
environment.
 The sand in beaches are swept back into the sea.

12. HOW TO
SURVIVE A
CYCLONE

13. WHAT TO DO BEFORE A CYCLONE
 Prepare a survival kit.
 Reinforce your roof.
 Make sure trees around your home are trimmed.
 If you live near a river, or the ocean, immediately evacuate if the authorities
warn of a cyclone coming.
 Clear the drains around your home.

14. WHAT TO DO DURING A CYCLONE
 Move to an evacuation center if it is safe to move.
 Stay indoors and avoid windows.
 Listen to the radio or tv to stay updated.
 Close and secure doors.

15. WHAT TO DO AFTER A CYCLONE
 Do not go outside until it is safe to do so.
 Listen to the radio or tv for any warnings.
 If you have evacuated from your home, do not return until advised.
 Be cautious of damaged trees, power lines, bridges, or buildings.

16. QUIZ
1. Name one of the three dangers that cyclones bring.
2. This forms over the South Pacific ,and Indian Ocean.
3-5. List one thing to do before, during, and after a cyclone.

17. THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!

18. Sources:
 https://examples.yourdictionary.com/typhoon-vs-hurricane-difference-
between-powerful-storms
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclone
 https://sciencing.com/effects-cyclones-environment-8667447.html
 http://dumbo-isif.interlab.ait.asia/preparation-
cyclone#:~:text=To%20prepare%20for%20a%20cyclone,credit%20cards%20an
d%20sturdy%20shoes.
 https://www.jcu.edu.au/safety-and-wellbeing/emergency/natural-
disasters/personal-cyclone-preparedness-and-safety-procedures