What Is A Typhoon?

A cyclone is a big whirling

mass of strong winds and
rains moving in
counterclockwise direction in
the northern hemisphere.

How Does Typhoon

Formed?
All tropical cyclones
originate on the western
sides of the oceans in the
doldrums.Doldrums are

regions over the ocean near

the equator abounding in
calms and light baffling
winds.After forming in the
doldrums, the cyclones move
westward and away from the
equator.
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Around the world, tropical
cyclones are called by
different names. They come

in different times of the year

in different places.For
example, in our country the
tropical cyclone is called
bagyo.These usually occur
during BER months.From
September to December.
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By international agreement
tropical cyclones are
classified according to wind

speed. The weakest is called

tropical depression While
the strongest is called the a
typhoon.Tropical cyclones
harm the environment. They
bring heavy rains and strong
winds.
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After a strong tropical
cyclone (bagyo), lives and
properties are
destroyed.Some people and

animals are killed because of

floods. Others are killed by
falling objects.Crops are
destroyed by winds and
floods.Roads,Dams, and
other facilities are also
destroyed.