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TYPES OF CYCLONE
1. Tropical Cyclone
A tropical cyclone is a powerful storm system that forms over warm tropical oceans where sea surface temperatures are usually above 26.5°C. It develops around a low-pressure center and is characterized by strong spiral winds, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and a well-defined eye. Warm, moist air rises rapidly, creating clouds and releasing energy that strengthens the storm. Tropical cyclones are known as hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean and typhoons in the Pacific Ocean. They can cause severe flooding, storm surges, and widespread destruction in coastal areas. Tropical cyclones play an impo
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Learn about cyclone types including tropical cyclones, temperate cyclones, eye formation, spiral winds, and how pressure systems create powerful storms.
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