Pressure Winds Storms and Cyclones — Question 8

Cyclones are large storms that form over warm ocean waters. As the ocean water gets heated, the air above it becomes moist and warm and rises to a height where water vapor condenses to form raindrops. Condensing water vapor releases heat back into the atmosphere. This further warms the ascending air, leading to its further rise, creating an even lower pressure. Air from the surrounding regions rushes in, and it also starts rising. The moving air starts to spin under the influence of the Earth’s rotation. This cycle is repeated, resulting in the creation of a very low-pressure area with high-speed winds revolving around it. This spinning system of clouds, winds, and rain is called a Cyclone.