cyclones

Cyclones are powerful, rotating storm systems characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and low-pressure centers. They form over warm ocean waters, where heat causes air to rise, creating an area of low pressure that fuels the storm’s development. The rotation is driven by the Earth's Coriolis effect, causing the system to spin. As the cyclone gathers strength, it can cause significant damage through wind, flooding, and storm surges. Cyclones are called hurricanes or typhoons depending on their location, but all are essentially large, intense weather systems driven by atmospheric conditions and ocean warmth.