But, how do these cyclones really originate?
A tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a low-pressure center
and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong
winds and heavy rain. Tropical cyclones strengthen when water
evaporated from the ocean is released as the saturated air rises,
resulting incondensation of water vapor contained in the
moist air. They are fueled by a different heat mechanism than other cyclonic
windstorms such as nor'easters, European windstorms, and polar lows.
The characteristic that separates tropical cyclones from other cyclonic systems
is that at any height in the atmosphere, the center of a tropical cyclone will
be warmer than its surroundings; a phenomenon called "warm core"
storm systems.
The term "tropical" refers both to the geographical
origin of these systems, which usually form in tropical regions of the globe,
and to their formation in maritime
tropical air masses. The term "cyclone" refers to such
storms' cyclonic nature, with counterclockwise wind flow in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise wind
flow in the Southern Hemisphere. The opposite direction of
the wind flow is a result of the Coriolis force.
Depending on its location and strength, a tropical cyclone is referred to by
names such as hurricane, typhoon, tropical storm, cyclonic storm, tropical depression, and simply cyclone.
With this, there were queries on my mind. I would like to know more about new gadgets that can be used to scout these cyclones. I would also like to research on the new HS3 or the Hurricane Severe Storm Sentinel from U.S.A. that will be used to help weather forecasters and meteorologists in studying weather patterns.
I would also like to appreciate the fact that PAG-ASA is giving their best in providing weather forecasts even though we do not have complete gadgets to monitor the weather.
I can apply my insights and learning in my everyday living. I could also be a weather forecaster to others for the mean time when I will also monitor the weather through the internet and PAG-ASA. Plus, someday, It would help me a lot in being a great meteorologist.
