Cyclones/ Turbine Roof Vent

Structure: Comprises an eye (calm center), eye wall (strongest winds and heaviest rain), and spiral rainbands. Rotation: In the Northern Hemisphere, it rotates counterclockwise. In the Southern Hemisphere, it rotates clockwise. Wind Speed: Can range from mild to extremely destructive, depending on the cyclone’s category. Rainfall: Produces intense rainfall, often causing flooding and storm surges. Types: Tropical Cyclone: Forms over warm tropical oceans (called hurricanes in the Atlantic and typhoons in the Pacific). Extratropical Cyclone: Forms outside the tropics and is driven by temperature differences rather than warm ocean water. Uses/Impacts: While cyclones can replenish rainfall in some regions, they often cause severe damage to property, infrastructure, crops, and loss of life.