EMS-Managing natural hazards, page no 147-148
What are cyclones:
Cyclone is defined as the mass of air that rotates around the centre of low pressure on a large scale. Cyclone is characterized by inward spiralling winds, rotating clockwise (Southern Hemisphere) or anticlockwise (Northern Hemisphere).
The characteristics of cyclones:
Sky becomes cloudy, wind speed increases, rain with sunny intervals.
Strong winds can cause structural damage to buildings.
Heavy rainfall can lead to river flooding and landslides.
eye of the storm the sky is clear, winds are light and there is little rain. Temperatures are warm.
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How do forecasters predict the path and intensity of a tropical cyclone?
What happens to tropical cyclones when they make landfall?
What are the potential impacts of a tropical cyclone on coastal communities?
What is the central part of a tropical cyclone known as?
What are the typical weather conditions associated with the center of a tropical storm?