tropical cyclone
"Tropical cyclones" are powerful storm systems forming over warm tropical waters, often causing significant wind and rain impacts.
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Definition
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(technical)A rapidly rotating storm system with a low-pressure center, strong winds, and spiral thunderstorms, forming over warm tropical oceans.
Example
- The tropical cyclone caused severe flooding and wind damage in the coastal regions.
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(technical)An organized system of clouds and thunderstorms originating over warm tropical waters, characterized by intense wind and heavy rainfall.
Example
- Meteorologists are tracking the tropical cyclone as it moves towards the mainland.
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(technical)A low-pressure system forming over warm tropical waters, featuring strong winds and heavy rain, rotating counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.
Example
- The tropical cyclone is expected to strengthen as it moves over warmer waters.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tropical cyclone":