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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- A tropical cyclone is an intense low-pressure rotating storm system that forms over warm tropical oceans, producing high winds, torrential rain, and storm surge.
- Why do tropical cyclones not form at the Equator?
- What is the difference between a tropical cyclone and a temperate cyclone?
- How are tropical cyclones in the North Indian Ocean named?
- Why is the Bay of Bengal more cyclone-prone than the Arabian Sea?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

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