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No. A monsoon is a seasonal pattern in precipitation, particularly in South and Southeast Asia. The winter monsoon brings dry conditions as wind blows off the land while the summer monsoon brings heavy rain as the wind blows off the warm ocean. Cyclones can sometimes form with the storms of the summer monsoon.

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Can two cyclones happen at once?

Yes. Extratropical cyclones happen all the time, and at times the Atlantic Ocean has had as many as 5 tropical cyclones at the same time. Right now (August 18, 2010) there are two tropical cyclones in the Pacific: Tropical Storm Fernanda and Hurricane Greg


What kind of storms does India have?

India experiences a variety of storms, including tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, dust storms, and hailstorms. Tropical cyclones, known as cyclones in the region, are particularly common during the monsoon season, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Thunderstorms often occur during the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons, while dust storms and hailstorms are more frequent in regions like North India.


Are Hurricanes generally smaller than latitude cyclones?

Hurricanes and cyclones are the same type of storm, but they are referred to differently based on their location. Hurricanes form in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific, while cyclones form in the northern Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. The size of a hurricane or cyclone can vary based on the specific storm and its intensity.


How are summer monsoons and winter monsoons alike?

Summer monsoons and winter monsoons are both driven by the temperature difference between land and water, which causes a change in wind direction and brings heavy rainfall to certain regions. Both types of monsoons are important for replenishing water resources and supporting agriculture in affected areas.


What are 3 characteristics of monsoons?

Monsoons all have predictable characteristics. They are: heavy rain, strong wind, and intense heat waves. Monsoons are common in south and southeast Asia.

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monsoons & cyclones


Are hurricanes located in the Atlantic Ocean?

Yes. in the pacific ocean they are known as Monsoons and Cyclones, depending on what region. Hope this helps! :)


Does Egypt have hurricanes or monsoons?

Egypt does not experience hurricanes or monsoons. The country's climate is mostly arid and is characterized by hot, dry weather with occasional rain in some regions. It is not prone to the tropical cyclones that typically lead to hurricanes or the seasonal heavy rains associated with monsoons.


Temperate and tropical cyclones?

Both temperate and tropical cyclones are low pressure adiabatic systems. However, the temperate cyclones are those which occur in mid latitudes i.e. 400 to 600 N & S. These are formed due to convergence of the warm (tropical) and Cold (Polar) airmasses. This is important to note that there confusion somewhere that these are formed by the convergence of warm and cold winds. Difference between winds and airmasses should carefully be understood. These cyclones, being convergence of contrasting airmasses, have clear and well developed fronts. In this way the entire cyclones is divided into four regions /parts. 1. Warm sector; 2. Cold sector; 3. Warm front; and 4. Cold front. The isobars of temperate cyclones are Wedge shaped or oval shaped. Whereas the tropical cyclones are those which occur in lower latitudes, normally 100 to 300 N & S latitudes and are caused due to the convergence of warm dry and warm moist airmasses. These cyclones do not experience fronts, or if have, then very weak fronts. The weather conditions, associated with the cyclone, are studied on the following 5 bases. 1. before arrival of cyclone; 2. Arrival of fore part; 3. Eye of the cyclone; 4. Arrival of back part; and 5. After departure of the cyclone. The isobars of tropical cyclones are circular.


Can a large flood cause the largest change in the atmosphere?

No. Floods don't cause any change in the atmosphere. Floods are the result of changes in the atmosphere, like cyclones, monsoons etc.


Does Paris France get cyclones?

Yes. France can get mid-latitude cyclones. Howevere, these are not the same as tropical cyclones (a.k.a. hurricanes, typhoons, etc) and are generally far less severe.


How do monsoons affect south Asia and southeast Asia?

Monsoons are the rain year for India. The Farmers depend on monsoon so not over load there crops with water. But they also dont want less rain.They need the Rain perfect for there crops and Fertile Soil


How do you explain cyclones winds?

Cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes are exactly the same but happen in different parts of the world. They are formed when fluid spins in a curricular motion, going the same direction as the earth.


Can two cyclones happen at once?

Yes. Extratropical cyclones happen all the time, and at times the Atlantic Ocean has had as many as 5 tropical cyclones at the same time. Right now (August 18, 2010) there are two tropical cyclones in the Pacific: Tropical Storm Fernanda and Hurricane Greg


What kind of storms does India have?

India experiences a variety of storms, including tropical cyclones, thunderstorms, dust storms, and hailstorms. Tropical cyclones, known as cyclones in the region, are particularly common during the monsoon season, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Thunderstorms often occur during the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons, while dust storms and hailstorms are more frequent in regions like North India.


What are the effects of monsoons?

Monsoons can cause flooding.