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Cyclones don't form at the equator. The Coriolis effect is a key element in the formation of cyclones. Its influence is negligible at the equator.

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Is where a cyclone formed?

Cyclones typically form over warm ocean waters near the equator. The location where a cyclone forms can vary depending on the region and type of cyclone—hurricanes form in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific, typhoons in the western Pacific, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean. The specific conditions that lead to cyclone formation include warm sea surface temperatures, high humidity, and a low-pressure system.


What would if earth rotated slowly?

It firstly depends how slow,as slower it rotates bigger the difference of daily temperatures especially around Equator,where most of the cyclones are formed. Always slower rotation would mean the cyclones of unprecedented strengths and unpredictability.


How are Typhoons and tropical cyclones different?

Cyclones occur in a variety of areas around the world. "Cyclone" is the generic term for cyclones, typhoons and hurricanes. Cyclones develop in the warm seas near the equator, but do not cross the equator. Those in the southern hemisphere are usually known as cyclones, but cyclones in the China Sea region are often called typhoons, whilst those in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean are known as hurricanes.


What is the phenomenon that causes cyclones to spin counterclockwise north of the equator and clockwise south of the equator?

it just does... google it if ur curious


Where do cyclones start to appear?

in warm climates (warm places) near the equator.


Do cyclones spin opposite below the equator?

Yes. Cyclones in the northern hemisphere spin counterclockwise while those in the southern hemisphere spin clockwise.


Why do yhu think ozone is formed over the equator?

The ozone is formed over equator. It is because of the high temperature.


Why tropical cyclone is not happening at the equator?

The rotation of a large-scale weather system depends on the Coriolis effect, in which moving air is deflected relative to earth's surface. This effect is strongest near the poles and diminishes to zero at the equator. Since this effect is weak at the lowest latitudes, tropical storms generally cannot organize within 5 degrees of the equator.


What happens if a cyclone crosses the equator?

This is impossible. A cyclone cannot cross the equator. The reason why this cannot happen is because the Coriolis Force reduces to almost nothing at the equator. The effect on a cyclone would be to cause it to dissipate.


Is it possible for typhoon to cross the equator and continue as typhoon or does the equator change the effect of the storm?

A tropical cyclone, (i.e. a hurricane or typhoon) could not cross the equator. All cyclones depend on the Coriolis force in order to spin. The Coriolis force is greatest at the poles and nonexistent at the equator. A tropical cyclone that approaches the equator would likely degenerate into a disorganized cluster of thunderstorms. Such an event would be unusual in any case as the general wind pattern tends to steer tropical cyclones away from the equator rather than toward it.


Why do you think ozone is formed over the equator?

Ozone is formed over the equator. It is because ozone forms in hot areas.


Why are tropical cyclones never observed within about 5 north and south latitudes?

Cyclones require, some amount of Coriolis force in order to gain their rotation. This effect is strongest at the poles and zero at the equator. Within 5 degrees of the equator, the effect is too weak for cyclones to organize.