Tropical Cyclones

A tropical cyclone grows over tropical or subtropical waters.  It may bring winds of up to 180 mph, terrific rains, violent thunder, and lightning.  This hurricane is called a tropical cyclone because of where it forms.

Famous Recent Cyclones

December 25, 1974  Darwin, Australia   50 deaths

May 19, 1997  Bangladesh    180 deaths

October 13, 1997   Tongi Bangladesh    15 deaths

October 29,  1997   Eastern India      9,392  deaths

June 8, 1998    Gujarat India   1,320 deaths

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