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    cyclone
    /ˈsʌɪkləʊn/

    noun

    • 1. a system of winds rotating inwards to an area of low barometric pressure, with an anticlockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation; a depression.

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  2. www.britannica.com › science › tropical-cycloneTropical cyclone | Definition, Causes, Formation, and Effects

    1 day ago · A tropical cyclone is an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized by low pressure, high winds, and heavy rain. Learn about the anatomy, formation, and impacts of these storms, also known as hurricanes, typhoons, or cyclones.

    • Surge

      Cyclone Marcia produced a storm surge that hit the coast of...

    • Anticyclone

      Anticyclone, any large wind system that rotates about a...

    • Eye

      Other articles where eye is discussed: tropical cyclone: The...

    • Low

      Cyclone, any large system of winds that circulates about a...

    • Cyclones and Anticyclones

      Cyclones and anticyclones are regions of relatively low and...

  3. www.britannica.com › science › cyclone-meteorologyCyclone | Wind, Pressure & Rainfall | Britannica

    Jun 17, 2024 · A cyclone is a large system of winds that rotate around a low-pressure centre, either clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Northern. Learn about the different types of cyclones, such as tropical, extratropical, and polar, and their effects on weather and climate.

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  4. www.eurokidsindia.com › blog › what-is-a-cyclone-andWhat is Cyclone ? Definition, Types, Causes & Stages

    Jun 18, 2024 · 1. How Are Cyclones Formed? 2. Types of Cyclones: Uncover 4 Interesting Categories. 3. Explore Tropical Cyclones Origin in India. 4. What are the Various Causes of Cyclones? 5. The 8 Different Levels of a Cyclone. 6. Explore the Names of Cyclones. 7. How to stay super safe when a cyclone comes swirling your way? How Are Cyclones Formed?

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  6. www.britannica.com › Cyclones-and-anticyclonesClimate - Cyclones, Anticyclones, Pressure | Britannica

    Jul 1, 2024 · Cyclones and anticyclones are regions of relatively low and high pressure, respectively. They occur over most of Earth’s surface in a variety of sizes ranging from the very large semipermanent examples described above to smaller, highly mobile systems. The latter are the focus of discussion in this section.

  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tropical_cycloneTropical cyclone - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Definition and terminology. A tropical cyclone is the generic term for a warm-cored, non-frontal synoptic-scale low-pressure system over tropical or subtropical waters around the world. The systems generally have a well-defined center which is surrounded by deep atmospheric convection and a closed wind circulation at the surface.

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  9. wmo.int › topics › tropical-cycloneTropical cyclone - wmo.int

    6 days ago · A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm that begins over tropical oceans, and they can vary in speed, size, and intensity. Tropical cyclones are the second-most dangerous natural hazards, after earthquakes.

  10. spaceplace.nasa.gov › hurricanes › enHow Do Hurricanes Form? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for ...

    Jun 13, 2024 · Hurricanes are the most violent storms on Earth. People call these storms by other names, such as typhoons or cyclones, depending on where they occur. The scientific term for all these storms is tropical cyclone. Only tropical cyclones that form over the Atlantic Ocean or eastern Pacific Ocean are called "hurricanes."