Rapid Fire
Landfall of a Cyclone
- 29 Oct 2024
- 1 min read
Recently, Cyclone Dana made landfall in Odisha.
- Landfall is the event of a tropical cyclone moving from water onto land, specifically when the storm's center (eye of the cyclone) crosses the coast.
- It differs from a direct hit where the core of high winds (or eye-wall) comes onshore but the center of the storm may remain offshore.
- The Eye of the Cyclone is a central region of clear skies, warm temperatures, and low atmospheric pressure.
- Other Components of the Cyclone:
- Eyewall: It is the most dangerous part of a tropical cyclone, with the strongest winds, heaviest rainfall, and towering convective clouds rising up to 15,000 meters (49,000 feet).
- Rainbands: Curved bands of clouds and thunderstorms trail away from the eye wall in a spiral form, capable of producing heavy bursts of rain, strong winds, and even tornadoes.
Read More: Cyclone Dana
