Yes; a cyclone is a meteorological phenomenon.
Definitely meteorological.
No, in general meteorological terms a tropical storm s a type of cyclone.
The name Larry was given to the cyclone by the Fiji Meteorological Service. In the South Pacific region, cyclones are named by designated meteorological authorities. The name Larry was chosen from a list of pre-determined names for the season.
No, there has not been a cyclone or hurricane named Noah. The World Meteorological Organization is responsible for naming tropical cyclones, and they typically use pre-determined lists of names for each season. While there may be variations in naming practices by different meteorological agencies, the name Noah has not been used for a cyclone or hurricane in recent history.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi was given its Fijian name because it developed in Fijian waters. The cyclone started as a tropical low near Fiji, and when it was upgraded to a cyclone, it was given a Fijian name by the Fiji Meteorological Service.
The whirlwind is a small meteorological phenomenon (i.e., tornado or dust devil)-rapidly developed-compared to that of a cyclone. A cyclone is a meteorological phenomenon, which horizontal length ranges from the dozens to hundred miles. Usually meteorological systems developed in southwestern Pacific Ocean or Indian Ocean are cataloged as cyclones. As for which system is more destructive, it is debatable (e.g., a cyclone's path can be predicted with acceptable accuracy while a whirlwind cannot).
Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi was given its name in Fiji. The cyclone started as a tropical low near Fiji, and when it was upgraded to a cyclone, it was given a Fijian name by the Fiji Meteorological Service.
Cyclone Yasi is a severe tropical cyclone which was named in Fiji, and the name is Fijian for Sandalwood, which is a plant that grows in Fiji and flowers this time of year during the wet season.To answer the actual question,Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasi was given its name in Fiji. The cyclone started as a tropical low near Fiji, and when it was upgraded to a cyclone, it was given a Fijian name by the Fiji Meteorological Service.
The government responded with relief efforts, including emergency supplies and medical assistance. The cyclone prompted infrastructure improvements and led to the founding of the Indian Meteorological Department to better forecast such disasters.
The meteorological department issued an alert that a tropical cyclone could occur. It was later confirmed that it was a tropical cyclone. Several warnings were issued to the people of Darwin to evacuate the area and facilities were provided by road and air. The Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force were called to help in the evacuation to prevent disaster due to cyclone Tracy.
Cyclones are named by designated meteorological agencies in different regions of the world. Typically, they have a predetermined list of names that are rotated and retired once a cyclone causes significant damage or loss of life.
Once a tropical cyclone becomes a tropical storm (39 mph winds or greater) it is given a name by it's RSMC (Regional Specialized Meteorological Center)