Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Cyclones cause huge loss of life and property.
Short/Brief Note
Advertisements
Solution
- A Tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system.
- It is characterised by a low pressure center, a closed low level atmospheric circulation, strong winds and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms, that produce heavy rain.
- Very strong winds many damage installations, dwellings, communication systems, trees etc.
- Therefore, it results in loss of life and property.
- Heavy prolonged rains due to cyclones may cause river floods and submergence of low lying areas of rain, causing loss of life and property.
shaalaa.com
Climatic Factors > Wind - Variable Winds
Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 2.03: Atmosphere - Exercises [Page 191]
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Why are cyclones frequent in summer in the tropical region?
Mention any two differences between tropical cyclones and temperate cyclones.
What are the two chief characteristics of anticyclones?
Distinguish between the following:
Cyclones and Anticyclones.
Distinguish between the following:
Vertical and Horizontal Temperature variation.
Explain the weather conditions associated with tropical temperate cyclone.
______ is called the eye of the storm/cyclone.
Cloudy days are warmer than cloudless days.
How are cyclones formed?
What are variable winds?
