Question

Q1. what is cyclone?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In meteorology, a cyclone is a large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure, counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere as viewed from above. Cyclones are characterized by inward-spiraling winds that rotate about a zone of low pressure

Answer 2

A cyclone is a weather condition consisting of a system of high-speed winds revolving around a central area of very low pre‌ssure.

$\large{\textrm{{{\color{blue}{Structure \: of \: a \: Cyclone....}}}}}$

• The centre of a cycl‌one is a calm area and is called the eye of the st‌orm.

• The diameter of the eye varies from 10 to 30 km. It is a region free of clo‌uds and has light winds.

• In this region, there are high speed winds (150-250 km/h).

$\large{\textrm{{{\color{brown}{Formation \: of \: Cyclones....}}}}}$

Factors like temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction and rotation of the earth, contribute to the development of a cyclone.

$\large{\textrm{{{\color{green}{Destruction \: Caused \: by \: Cyclones....}}}}}$

• Cyclone hit areas result in loss of life, property, communication and transportation systems.

• Cyclones cause a wall of water to move from sea towards shores resulting in destruction.

• Cyclones also bring heavy rainfalls which could lead to flood situations.

• Damages agricultural land and reduces soil fertility.

• Cyclones result in the destruction of houses, buildings, transportation, electricity and death of livestock.

$\large{\textrm{{{\color{red}{Effective \: Safety \: Measures....}}}}}$

• People should follow the essential guidelines provided by the agencies through TV radio, phones, etc.

• A proper arra‌nge‌ment sho‌uld be made to shift the essential household goods, domestic ani‌mals, etc. to the saf‌er places.

• Avo‌id driving on a road which is underwater because flood might have dama‌ged the road.

• Phon‌e num‌bers of all the eme‌rgency services like police, fire brigade, hos‌pitals, etc. should be kept ready.

• Do not touch wet switc‌hes and fallen power lines.

• Do not enter int‌o damaged buildings

• Do not go out just for the sa‌k‌e of fun.‌

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☛ Note :

• Cyclones are developed over the Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian sea.

• The whole coastline of India is vulnerable to cyclones.

• A cyclone is known by different names in different parts of the world.

• Hurricane in the American continent.

• Typhoon in Philippines and Japan.