As Cyclone Amphan approaches close to the Bay of Bengal, millions of lives are at risk. Higher than normal temperatures in the Bay of Bengal region is triggering ‘super cyclones’
Context
As Cyclone Amphan approaches close to the Bay of Bengal, millions of lives are at risk. Higher than normal temperatures in the Bay of Bengal region is triggering ‘super cyclones’
Background
Analysis
What is Amphan?
What is Tropical Cyclone?
Storm Surge:
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Classification of Cyclones:
Cyclones are classified on the basis of the wind speed:
Why Cyclones are so frequent in India?
Why tropical cyclones formed in BoB are destructive?
What role does the warm water play?
Conclusion:
While tropical cyclones in Bay of Bengal are a typical feature of the summer months and play a role in aiding the arrival of the monsoon, warming around India is not longer restricted to just the BoB but also the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. The situation is becoming scary which needs urgent attention and effective steps.
Verifying, please be patient.