Geography
As per the report of WHO, from 1998-2017, storms, including tropical cyclones and hurricanes, were second only to earthquakes in terms of fatalities, killing 233,000 people. During this time, storms also affected an estimated 726 million people worldwide.
What is reason for such devastating effect of tropical cyclone?
Answer
Tropical cyclones form between 8° and 20° north and south of the Equator, where sea surface temperatures are around 27°C or higher. The warm ocean heats the air above, causing it to rise and create a zone of intense low pressure. As a result, powerful winds spiral inward and upward, leading to the formation of a cyclone. These storms bring extremely strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges, which can cause massive destruction to life and property, making them highly devastating natural disasters.
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Reason (R): The atmospheric pressure is low in higher altitudinal areas.
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- A is false but R is true.