‘Tropical cyclone’ is a term used to describe storms which develop over tropical or sub-tropical seas. As energy builds up, winds increase in strength until they reach 118 km/h, after which tropical cyclones are known as either hurricanes, typhoons or cyclones, depending upon global location.
Cyclones cause many hazards, including:
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