- Tropical cyclones
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Tropical cyclones, which
are called hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere,
are intense low pressure systems which form over warm
ocean waters at low latitudes.
Tropical cyclones are associated with strong winds,
torrential rain and storm surges (in coastal areas).
Tropical cyclones can cause extensive damage as a result of
the strong wind, and flooding
(caused by either heavy rainfall or ocean storm surges).
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