Cyclone Parts Flashcards
Parts -
- Eye
2) Eye Wall
3) Spiral Rain bands
Definition of each term -
1) Eye - Low pressure and area of sinking air. Its diameter ranges from 10-100 kms.
Seee
Eye Wall – Dense cloud surrounding eye having maximum wind speed. It causes maximum destruction.
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SEEE
Spiral rainbands – Band of clouds spiraling into eye wall and it contains heavy rains.
Destruction caused by Cyclones
East coastline of India (MAINLY ORRISA) is prone to Cyclones being a coastal area. MY EXAMPLE - CYCLONE AMPHAN
Cyclone hit areas result in loss of life, property, communication and transportation systemsCyclones 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
Why is Chandigarh unlikely to be affected by a cyclone?
Chandigarh is unlikely to be affected by a cyclone because it is not near to the sea or an ocean.