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Can cyclones hit over land

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Do tropical cyclones form over land?

no


Does a cyclone start at the water?

Not necessarily. Although tropical cyclones can only form over warm ocean water, extratropical cyclones can form over land.


Are cyclones a problem in China?

Cyclones in the South China Sea are known as typhoons, so yes, cyclones can be a problem in China. China has, in fact been hit by over 30 cyclones, or typhoons, in the last forty years.


How many cyclones have hit south Asian region in last two years?

"South Asian Cyclones"Two cyclones have hit South Asia .


What cities do cyclones hit?

lots of Australian cyclones hit around the queensland coastal area.


What year do cyclones hit?

Cyclones occur every year.


Does the land draw cyclones in?

No it does not. Many cyclone never hit land, but people usually don't hear about these storms as they do not have much in the way of significant impacts.


Do cyclones always cause flooding?

Cyclones do not always cause flooding. Cyclone Tracy, which hit Darwin, Australia in 1974 ,was a classic example of a cyclone that hit violently causing widespread destruction, yet very little damage was caused by rain or flooding. Often cyclones degrade into tropical depressions when they hit land, and this is what causes the flooding, but there was very little rain associated with Cyclone Tracy compared to other cyclones.


How do cyclones Travel?

Cyclones usually travel over ocean waters on an average of 300 to 400 miles a day. They are the most strongest then, but when they travel over colder ocean waters or land, they will begin to weaken.


Why do cyclones eventually stop?

Once cyclones make landfall, they quickly lose intensity, and usually degenerate into a tropical depression, dumping heavy rain over an area. If they cross a relatively narrow peninsula, there is a good chance they will redevelop when they reach the open sea again.


Are tornadoes cyclones or anticyclones?

The answer is simple. No. Tornados are on land, while cyclones are in water.


What happens to tropical cyclones as they hit land?

When a Hurricane hits land, it creates huge waves, very heavy rains, and can cause flooding. Afterwards the storm will weaken rapidly.