Tropical cyclones are powerful storms that can bring destructive winds, heavy rain, flooding, large waves, and coastal erosion. Understand the impacts of tropical cyclones and how to get our warning information so that you can take action before severe weather affects you. Know your weather. Know your risk. Learn more about tropical cyclones here: https://ow.ly/7Bu450X8Vla | Bureau of Meteorology

Captured: six tropical cyclones in action, swirling simultaneously across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. | AccuWeather

Tropical Cyclone A tropical cyclone is a powerful low-pressure system forming over warm tropical oceans. When winds hit 62 kmph (34 knots) and pressure drops sharply, it evolves into a vast spinning storm — stretching 150 to 800 km across and moving up to 500 km a day! The term cyclone comes from the Greek word ‘cyclos’ meaning "coiling of a snake" coined by Henry Piddington in the 19th century. Region-wise, it's known as: Cyclone - Indian Ocean Hurricane - Atlantic Ocean Typhoon - Pacific Ocean