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TROPICAL CYCLONES

TROPICAL STORM SYSTEM

Tropical destroyer - ocean-powered spiral of catastrophic winds and water

Formation
Warm ocean water (26.5°C+) provides energy
Impact
Catastrophic winds, storm surge, flooding
Technical specs
Wind74+ mph (hurricane threshold)
Pressure900-980 mb (intense storms)
RegionsTropical oceans between 5-30° latitude
boss level
Famous encounter
Hurricane Katrina (2005) or Typhoon Tip (1979 - Largest ever)
Etymology
From 'Huracan' (Taino storm god) or 'Cyclops' (Greek)