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Understanding Cyclones: Nature’s Fury Unleashed Cyclones, also known as hurricanes, typhoons, or tropical cyclones, are among the most powerful and destructive forces of nature. These swirling storms, characterized by intense winds, torrential rain, and storm surges, can devastate entire regions, leaving behind a trail of destruction and human suffering. Understanding the nature of cyclones is … Read more
Pressure and wind belts Atmospheric Pressure, also called barometric pressure, force per unit area exerted by an atmospheric column (that is, the entire body of air above the specified area). Atmospheric pressure can be measured with a mercury barometer (hence the commonly used synonym barometric pressure), which indicates the height of a column of mercury … Read more
Atmospheric humidity, which is the amount of water vapour or moisture in the air, is another leading climatic element, as is Precipitation. All forms of precipitation, including drizzle, rain, snow, ice crystals, and hail, are produced as a result of the condensation of atmospheric moisture that forms clouds in which some of the … Read more
Cyclones: A Whirlwind of Destruction and Wonder Cyclones, also known as hurricanes, typhoons, and tropical cyclones, are among nature’s most powerful and destructive forces. These rotating storms, characterized by their intense winds, torrential rainfall, and storm surges, can cause widespread devastation, leaving behind a trail of destruction and human suffering. However, cyclones are also fascinating … Read more
The Atmospheric Disturbances which involve a closed circulation about a low pressure centre, anticlockwise in the northern Atmosphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere are called Evaporation and Condensation: dew, frost, fog, mist and cloud, rainfall types Evaporation Evaporation is the process of which water changes from its liquid state to gaseous … Read more
The Fury of the Funnel: A Deep Dive into Tornadoes Tornadoes, nature’s whirling dervishes, are among the most destructive and awe-inspiring forces on Earth. These violent, rotating columns of air, extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, can inflict catastrophic damage, leaving a trail of devastation in their wake. Understanding the science behind these meteorological … Read more
INFRASTRUCTURE. Damage to property: The high winds and heavy rains of a cyclone can cause damage to homes, businesses, and other structures. Loss of life: Cyclones can cause loss of life due to drowning, injuries, and other causes. There are a number of things that can be done to prepare for a cyclone, … Read more
Tropical Cyclones: A Force of Nature Tropical cyclones, also known as hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones depending on their location, are among the most powerful and destructive forces of nature. These rotating storms, characterized by intense winds, torrential rain, and storm surges, can cause widespread devastation, impacting millions of lives and economies worldwide. Understanding the formation, … Read more
Waves and Currents: Sculptors of the Earth’s Surface The Earth’s surface is a dynamic landscape, constantly reshaped by the relentless forces of nature. Among these forces, waves and currents play a pivotal role in shaping coastlines, eroding cliffs, transporting sediments, and creating diverse and intricate landforms. These agents of change, driven by wind, tides, and … Read more