Cyclogenesis

Cyclogenesis is the process that leads to the formation of a cyclone, which is a large-scale air mass with low pressure at its center. It occurs when warm, moist air rises and interacts with cooler air, causing these air masses to rotate due to Earth's rotation. This rotation amplifies, forming a cyclonic system that can bring strong winds and storms. Often, cyclogenesis happens along weather fronts or over warm ocean waters, where the conditions support the development of these swirling systems. This process is fundamental in weather patterns, especially in the formation of storms like hurricanes and mid-latitude cyclones.