A cyclone is
a large-scale low pressure system characterized by a cyclonic circulation
(counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern), The
term "cyclone" refers to their cyclonic nature, with wind blowing
counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern
Hemisphere.
In addition
to strong winds and rain, tropical cyclones are capable of generating high
waves, damaging storm surge, and tornadoes. They typically weaken rapidly over
land where they are cut off from their primary energy source. For this reason,
coastal regions are particularly vulnerable to damage from a tropical cyclone
as compared to inland regions.
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