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Tropical Cyclones Reviewer Notes

Categories of a Tropical Cyclone


 Category 1: Winds between 119 km/h and 153 km/h.
o This is the lowest category and typically causes minimal damage. The
cyclone can cause some damage to unanchored mobile homes, trees,
and coastal flooding.
 Category 2: Winds between 154 km/h and 177 km/h.
o This category causes significant damage and may lead to extensive
property damage and significant risk of injury or death due to airborne
debris.
 Category 3: Winds between 178 km/h and 208 km/h.
o This is considered a "major" cyclone, with the potential to cause
extensive damage, especially to poorly constructed buildings and
homes.
 Category 4: Winds between 209 km/h and 251 km/h.
o Extremely dangerous, with widespread damage to buildings and trees.
Power outages can last for days to weeks.
 Category 5: Winds greater than 252 km/h.
o Catastrophic damage with widespread destruction. This is the most
dangerous category, causing severe damage to buildings, power lines,
and trees. Small unanchored objects are often blown away.

Tropical Cyclone and Hurricane


 Hurricane: Term used for tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean and
northeastern Pacific Ocean.
o In these regions, cyclones that form over warm waters are referred to
as hurricanes.
 Typhoon: Term used for tropical cyclones in the western Pacific Ocean.
o In this area, a tropical cyclone is called a typhoon, and it can be
extremely destructive due to the geography and population density in
the region.
 Cyclone: Term used for tropical cyclones in the Indian Ocean and South
Pacific Ocean.
o Similar to hurricanes and typhoons, cyclones in this region also bring
powerful winds and heavy rainfall.
Parts of a Tropical Cyclone
 Eye: The calm center of the cyclone.
o The eye is where the weather is calm, skies are relatively clear, and
winds are light. The eye can range from 30 to 60 km in diameter.
 Eye Wall: Surrounds the eye and is the most dangerous part of the cyclone.
o This area contains the strongest winds and the heaviest rainfall. The
eye wall is responsible for the most severe weather conditions,
including heavy rains, intense winds, and thunderstorms.
 Outer Rainbands: These are large bands of rain and wind that extend
outward from the cyclone’s center.
o While not as intense as the eye wall, outer rainbands can still bring
heavy rain and strong winds to surrounding areas.
Requirements for Typhoon Formation
 Low Atmospheric Pressure: A key condition for tropical cyclone formation.
o The storm forms when warm, moist air rises, creating a low-pressure
area. This causes air to be drawn in from the surrounding areas,
fueling the cyclone's development.
 Warm Sea Surface Temperature (above 26.5°C): Provides the necessary
energy for the cyclone.
o The warm ocean water is essential as it supplies the heat and moisture
needed to power the storm. This temperature threshold helps fuel the
rising air, intensifying the storm.
 Low Wind Shear: Wind shear refers to the change in wind speed or direction
with height in the atmosphere.
o For a tropical cyclone to form and intensify, low wind shear is required.
High wind shear can disrupt the formation of the cyclone or weaken it.

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