Cyclone
Cyclones are violent spiraling storms similar to a Typhoon or Hurricane and can cause serious property damage and be life threatening. Learn where these disasters occur and how to be prepared to survive when they hit.
A cyclone is a powerful and destructive storm system characterized by strong winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure. They typically form in the tropics, when warm, moist air rises, condenses and forms thunderstorms. The rotating winds of the storm can reach speeds of up to 200 mph, causing extensive damage to property and infrastructure, and can even cause loss of life. Heavy rains and flooding, high waves and storm surges, and strong winds can all be associated with cyclones.
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