A cyclone, also known as a tropical cyclone, hurricane, or typhoon depending on its location, is generated through a specific set of meteorological conditions and processes. Here’s how it is generated:
- Warm Ocean Waters: Cyclones form over warm tropical oceans where sea surface temperatures are typically above 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit). Warm waters provide the necessary heat and moisture to fuel the cyclone.
- Coriolis Effect: Cyclones are characterized by their circular rotation. In the Northern Hemisphere, they rotate counterclockwise, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they rotate clockwise. This rotation is due to the Coriolis effect, caused by the Earth’s rotation.
- Low-Pressure Center: A cyclone starts with the development of a low-pressure center over the warm ocean waters. This low-pressure area serves as the core of the cyclone.
