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What Is A Tropical Cyclone?

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A tropical cyclone is defined as a non-frontal low pressure system of synoptic scale developing over warm WATERS having organised convection and a maximum MEAN wind speed of 34 knots or greater EXTENDING more than half-way around near the centre and persisting for at least six hours.

Every cyclone is unique varying according to a NUMBER of factors including life cycle, intensity, movement, size and IMPACT (wind, storm surge and flooding).

A tropical cyclone is defined as a non-frontal low pressure system of synoptic scale developing over warm waters having organised convection and a maximum mean wind speed of 34 knots or greater extending more than half-way around near the centre and persisting for at least six hours.

Every cyclone is unique varying according to a number of factors including life cycle, intensity, movement, size and impact (wind, storm surge and flooding).



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