Landfall of a Cyclone | 29 Oct 2024

Source: IE 

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. 

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