Difference Between A Cyclone, Hurricane, And Typhoon
By Priyanka Pal12, Dec 2022 06:08 PMjagranjosh.com
Cyclones occur throughout the South Pacific and the Indian Ocean. These tropical storms frequently impact nations all the way from Australia to Mozambique.
Hurricane occurs in the Northeast Pacific and North Atlantic Oceans. Hurricanes frequently affect the Caribbean and the eastern coast of the United States.
When a tropical storm occurs in the northwest Pacific Ocean, it is given the name Typhoon. They commonly affect Japan and the Philippines. A typhoon season typically lasts from May to October.
The formation of tropical storms begins in the warm ocean waters, ear the equator. When the hot air rises, it creates an area of reduced air pressure. The hot air that has risen begins to cool off and then is pushed aside by the gust of hot air rising again.
As the storm starts rotating quickly, an eye begins to form at its center. When the tropical storm reaches a wind speed of more than 119 km/h (74 mph), it turns into a tropical cyclone, hurricane, or typhoon.
Tropical storms can cause massive destruction of lands, as the waves can flood cities and the strong winds have the potential to destroy homes and trees.