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5 Tropical Revolving Storms
5 Tropical Revolving Storms5.1 Introduction
A Tropical Revolving Storm is a cyclonic disturbance originating in the tropics.
It involves strong convection, frequently extending from the surface to the tropopause.
Characteristics:
smaller size than temperate depressions;
nearly circular isobars
no fronts
very steep pressure gradient
great intensity;
World Meteorological Organisation nomenclature is based on wind speed:
Description
Wind speed
Beaufort force
Tropical depression