TYPES OF CYCLONES Cyclones are defined as ``an atmospheric system in which the barometric pressure diminishes progressively to a minimum

at the centre and toward which the winds blow spirally inward from all sides, resulting in a lifting of the air and eventually in clouds and precipitation''. A cyclone is a violent tropical storm that occurs in the Indian Ocean or the South western portion of the Pacific Ocean. The formation, strengthening, or regeneration of a cyclone is called cyclogenesis, while the weakening or dissipation of a cyclone is called cyclolysis. The former is associated with deepening while the latter is associated with filling of a low pressure center. The winds usually form over the equator or in a tropical location and rotate at an extremely high speed. There are different types of cyclones depending on where they make landfall. They are usually referred to as tropical cyclones. A cyclone that occurs in the North western portion of the Pacific Ocean is called a typhoon. It is a weather system characterized by swirling winds and raging storms. About Ecuador, a cyclone is particularly vulnerable because of their potential property damage and cause heavy rainfall, especially if it becomes a hurricane. The science behind hurricanes will help you understand why, where and how time there. It is an area of low pressure with winds blowing counter clockwise around it in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise around it in the southern hemisphere. A tropical cyclone is a cyclone which forms in the tropics. Cyclones are caused by atmospheric disturbances around a low-pressure area distinguished by swift and often destructive air circulation. They are usually accompanied by violent storms and bad weather. The air circulates inward in an anticlockwise direction in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere. Cyclones are classified as: (i) extra tropical cyclones (also called temperate cyclones); and (ii) tropical cyclones. The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO, 1976) uses the term tropical cyclone to cover weather systems in which winds exceed gale force (minimum of 34 knots or 63 Kph). Tropical cyclones are given different names to show how fast their winds are. Here is a list of the different names gives to the storms:

Tropical disturbance: Winds weak and unorganized Tropical depression: Winds less than 39 mph Tropical storm: Winds 39 to 74 mph Hurricane: Winds greater than 74 mph