Climatological Characteristics and Structure of Tropical Cyclones

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Abstract: A tropical cyclone is an intense low pressure system that is classified on the basis of its wind speed. The phenomena has a definitive structure and a well-defined life cycle.

The author is Koteswaram Professor, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) and Former Director General of India Meteorological Department. ajit.tyagi@gmail.com