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What are very large tropical cyclones with high winds called?
Very large tropical cyclones with high winds are called hurricanes in the Atlantic and northeastern Pacific, typhoons in the northwestern Pacific, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific.
What are Very large cyclones with high winds are called?
hurricanes
Are tornadoes associated with anti cyclones?
No, tornadoes are associated with cyclones and not anti-cyclones. Tornadoes typically form in association with severe thunderstorms within a cyclonic circulation pattern. Anti-cyclones are areas of high pressure with descending air, which are typically not conducive for tornado formation.
What happens to pressure and isobars in cyclones and in anticyclones?
The isobars become concentric and sometimes, especially in cyclones, tightly packed with low pressure in the cyclones and high pressure in the anticyclones. In the more intense systems the isobars may be almost perfectly circular.
Are tsunami caused by cyclones?
No, tsunami are caused by sub-oceanic earthquakes. High storm surges caused by cyclones (typhoons, hurricanes) can seem tsunami-like, but are not tsunami.
What is the spatial distribution of tropical cyclones in Australia?
Most tropical cyclones in Australia actually occur in Chinatown. This part of Australia has dodgy air-conditioning so there is an extremely high chance of tropical cyclones to form in the poorly ventilated buildings of Chinatown
Do cyclones form in cold weather?
Cyclones can only form in certain temperatures, and their formation is dependent on the ocean temperature being quite high. It is highly unlikely that there would be high ocean temperatures with cold air temperatures, but it is remotely possible.
Why are cyclones formed on the equator?
Cyclones do not typically form on the equator because the Coriolis force is weakest at the equator, making it harder for cyclonic circulation to develop. However, cyclones can form near the equator in special circumstances when other factors, such as high sea surface temperatures and a pre-existing disturbance, are present.
Are cyclones most common in certain parts of the world?
Yes, cyclones are most common in certain regions such as the North Atlantic, the Northwest Pacific, and the North Indian Ocean. These regions experience a high frequency of cyclones due to warm ocean waters and favorable atmospheric conditions for their formation.
Are tornadoes cyclones or anticyclones?
Tornadoes are neither cyclones nor anticyclones. They are a type of severe weather phenomenon that consists of a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Cyclones and anticyclones refer to large-scale weather systems characterized by rotating areas of low and high pressure, respectively.
What are cyclones called in Europe?
Cyclones in Europe are known as cyclones. They are not called hurricanes - this is a term generally reserved for cyclones in the Americas.
What brings so much rain to Bangladesh?
Cyclones; Which brings in high winds & heavy rain .
