PATHS OF THE OCEAN 1

Weather Systems of
the Tropics
The Tropics Not Always
Paradise
The tropics are defined geographically
by the Tropic of Cancer to the north and
the Tropic of Capricorn to the south.
Visions of this area typically contain
tranquil images of giant palm trees and
warm, calm, crystal-clear waters.

Weather systems in the Tropics are caused by very different

processes.

However this region has a very diverse weather system caused by the ocean and warm
temperatures. The rainy season in the Tropics typically runs from October until March.
Keep in mind that this area on the planet is one that receives the most direct sunlight.
The heat from the sun causes the rain to evaporate, which then rises, condenses and
then falls as rain.

Ocea
Sun & Heat
Sun & Heat Cloud
Migration
Migration Re-Supply
Re-Supply
n Evaporation
Evaporation sCondensation
Condensation Rain
Humidity
Humidity

As the season progresses, there is a range of weather disturbances: Tropical Depressions,

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes or Typhoons. The differences between the variable
disturbances are typically categorised in this manner.

Geo Average Temp Average Average # of

Rainfall storms
Tropics 31C 182 cm 10
Desert 43C 15 cm 2
Savannahs 24C 91 cm 6