Cyclone Parts Flashcards

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Parts -

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  1. Eye
    2) Eye Wall
    3) Spiral Rain bands
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Definition of each term -

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1) Eye - Low pressure and area of sinking air. Its diameter ranges from 10-100 kms.

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Seee

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Eye Wall – Dense cloud surrounding eye having maximum wind speed. It causes maximum destruction.
REMEMBER - MAXIMUM

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SEEE

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Spiral rainbands – Band of clouds spiraling into eye wall and it contains heavy rains.

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Destruction caused by Cyclones

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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

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Why is Chandigarh unlikely to be affected by a cyclone?

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Chandigarh is unlikely to be affected by a cyclone because it is not near to the sea or an ocean.

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