Source: TH
Context: Cyclone Asna, which formed over the Kutch coast in Gujarat, moved towards Oman without causing a significant impact in the region.
- The cyclone, which originated from a deep depression, brought some rain and strong winds but caused no major damage or casualties.
About Cyclones:
Cyclones are intense systems of air circulation around a low-pressure center, characterized by violent storms and adverse weather conditions.
In the Northern Hemisphere, cyclones rotate counterclockwise, while in the Southern Hemisphere, they rotate clockwise.
The term “cyclone” comes from the Greek word “Cyclos,” meaning the coils of a snake, a reference coined by Henry Peddington due to the appearance of tropical storms in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea resembling coiled serpents.
Cyclones are classified into two main types:
- Tropical Cyclones: These form in tropical regions and include hurricanes and typhoons.
- Extra-Tropical Cyclones: Also known as temperate, middle-latitude, or frontal cyclones, these occur in the mid-latitudes and are associated with weather fronts and low-pressure systems.
