Storms and Disasters

Storms and Disasters

Have any been in the news recently?

Weather Disasters

0http://p6atkingspark.weebly.com/the-beaufort-scale-photos.html

The Beaufort Scale0 Force 0 = Calm, wind less than 1km/h, water like a mirror.0 Force 2 = Light breeze, winds 6 - 11 km/h, water rippled into wavelets.0 Force 3-4 = Gentle to moderate breeze, winds 12 - 28 km/h, flags blow

about.0 Force 5 = Fresh breeze, winds 29 - 38 km/h, moderate waves, many

whitecaps.0 Force 7 = Moderate gale, winds 50 - 61 km/h, sea heaps up, white foam

blown about.0 Force 9 = Strong gale, winds 75 - 88 km/h, slight damage to trees and

buildings.0 Force 10 = Whole gale, winds 89 - 102 km/h, severe damage to trees

and buildings.0 Force 11 = Storm winds, 103 - 117 km/h, widespread damage.0 Force 12 = Hurricane, winds over 117 km/h, devastation.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1068104/storm_with_force_10_by_beaufort_scale_in_atlantic_ocean/

Your Task…

0Use a blank piece of paper to illustrate a number from the Beaufort Scale.

0Remember to use the whole page!

0 Include:0 Force Number0 Speed0 Effect on sea and land0 Title of force e.g. “hurricane”, “light breeze”