The recent cyclone on the east coast of India was called “Phailin”. How are the tropical cyclones named across the world?
Tropical Cyclone Genesis: Sea Surface Temp (>27°C), Coriolis, Low Shear
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Tropical cyclones are largely confined to South China Sea, Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Mexico. Why?
What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones?
What is a twister? Why are the majority of twisters observed in areas around the Gulf of Mexico?
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