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Define cyclones and its effects on the environment

      

Define cyclones and its effects on the environment

  

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Ruth
Cyclone is an area of low atmospheric pressure surrounded by a wind system blowing in
anti-clockwise direction, formed in the northern hemisphere. In common terms, cyclone
can be described as a giant circular storm system.

Impacts of Cyclone on the Environment:
1. Cyclones cause devastation when they hit the landmass in the form of very strong
winds, heavy rains and storm tides. The coastal low lying areas are most affected.
2. The affected areas are inundated both with rainfall and the surge of seawater.
3. Devastation is also increased due to the accompanying high velocity winds.
4. Widespread damage in the form of uprooted trees, blown-off roof tops, standing
crops, injuries and death to humans and animals.
5. Many shipwrecks occur during cyclonic storms.
6. The affected areas are impoverished and are followed by spread of epidemic and
diseases.
NatalieR answered the question on June 7, 2022 at 13:51


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