Overview
Tropical cyclones are intense storm systems that form over warm ocean waters and can cause significant destruction when they make landfall. They develop from disturbances in the atmosphere and require specific conditions, such as warm sea surface temperatures, high humidity, and low wind shear. Unde...
Key Terms
Example: Hurricanes are a type of tropical cyclone.
Example: The Coriolis effect causes cyclones to rotate.
Example: Tropical cyclones form over warm ocean waters.
Example: Tropical cyclones are associated with low pressure systems.
Example: High wind shear can inhibit cyclone formation.
Example: A tropical depression can develop into a tropical storm.
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