Formation

causes of
Cyclones and
Tornadoes and
its safety
measures
- Pavithra Prasad 7c
Formation of
Cyclones
The sun heats increase the rate of evaporation at water from the water
bodies such as seas and oceans .This also creates low-pressure area
over these water bodies. The water vapour rises up and reaches the
colder regions of atmosphere. On reaching colder regions, the vapour
releases heat and condenses to set up the surrounding air. The
surrounding air being warm , further rises up the atmosphere this
creates low-pressure area. This process is repeated several times
which pushes the air to move up higher and higher in the atmosphere.
However, due to the rotation of Earth, the air moves up in spiraling
pattern with low pressure area at its center. Thus, cyclone develops
where low-pressure area in the center is surrounded by high-speed
swirling winds accompanied by thunderstorms.
Safety Measures for Cyclones

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Keep your emergency kits Make sure you have kept Keep candles ready in case Repair your roof shed or Tie loose poles and rods
ready and handy. your phones and other the electrical power is cut tiles. ... with ropes before the storm
necessary electronic devices off. hits.
charged.
Formation of
Tornadoes
Tornadoes form when warm humid air
collides with cold , dry air. The denser cold
air is pushed over the warm air, usually
producing thunderstorms. The warm air
rises through the colder air, causing an
updraft. ... When it touches the ground, it
becomes a tornado.
 Safety measures for Tornadoes

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Go to the basement or an If possible, avoid sheltering For added protection get Bend down on your knees
inside room without in a room with windows. under something sturdy (a and protect your head and
windows on the lowest heavy table or your neck using your arms.
floor (bathroom, closet, workbench). ...
center hallway).
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