Friday, October 5, 2012

Tropical Cyclone


I learned that a tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and heavy rain. Tropical cyclones strengthen when water evaporated from the ocean is released as the saturated air rises, resulting in condensation of water vapor contained in the moist air. They are fueled by a different heat mechanism than other cyclonic windstorms such as nor'easters, European windstorms, and polar lows. The characteristic that separates tropical cyclones from other cyclonic systems is that at any height in the atmosphere, the center of a tropical cyclone will be warmer than its surroundings; a phenomenon called "warm core" storm systems. The term "tropical" refers both to the geographical origin of these systems, which usually form in tropical regions of the globe, and to their formation in maritime tropical air masses. The term "cyclone" refers to such storms' cyclonic nature, with counterclockwise wind flow in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise wind flow in the Southern Hemisphere. The opposite direction of the wind flow is a result of the Coriolis force. Depending on its location and strength, a tropical cyclone is referred to by names such hurricane, typhoon, tropical depression, cyclonic storm, and simply cyclone. I want to know more about the development of tropical cyclones as they pass through a certain place. I would like to research on how we can have the accurate prediction about tropical cyclones. I appreciate the fact that there are instruments we can use to help us determine the necessary information about the tropical cyclone. I can apply my learning and insights in being ready for tropical cyclones that may hit our country, this will help lessen the damage tropical cyclones can brought to us.  

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