Name: Destruction Caused by Cyclones
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 4 min 2 s
Description: Cyclones are among the most destructive natural phenomena. In this video, let’s learn about some of the major destruction caused by a cyclone.

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How is tornado different from cyclone?

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Tornado: A tornado is a violent, dangerous, rotating column of winds having the appearance of a deck, funnel-shaped cloud extending from the sky to the ground. The funnel of the tornado sucks dust, debris and everything (even people) near its base and throws them out near the top. A violent tornado can travel at a speed of about $300 km / h$ . Most of the tornadoes are weak. It can be measured by the Fujita scale.

Cyclone: A cyclone is a huge revolving storm caused by very high speed winds blowing around a central area of low pressure zone called the eye of the cyclone over the ocean. It can stretch over hundreds of miles. It is formed due to factors like wind speed, wind direction, humidity, and temperature. It can be measured by the Beaufort scale.

How is tornado different from cyclone?

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