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Cyclone intensity is measured by wind speed, and cyclones are accorded a category based on this:
- Category 1 - gales with gusts to 125 km/h
- Category 2 - destructive winds with gusts of 125 -170 km/h
- Category 3 - very destructive winds with gusts of 170 - 225 km/h
- Category 4 - very destructive winds with gusts of 225 - 280 km/h
- Category 5 - very destructive winds with gusts exceeding 280 km/h
Hurricanes, which are cyclones in the northern hemisphere (the waters of the Atlantic and Caribbean), are classified according to the Saffir-Simpson Scale, which is also based on wind speed - not wind gusts, but rather sustained wind speeds. The highest classification on this scale is category 5, in which sustained winds exceed 250 km/h.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoHurricanes are rated on the Simpson-Saffir scale based their maximum sustained wind speed.
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∙ 11y agoIn the U.S. and East pacific, they are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane scale.
In the west pacific, they are rated on "RSMC Tokyo's Tropical Cyclone Intensity scale".
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What are cyclones called in Europe?
Cyclones in Europe are known as cyclones. They are not called hurricanes - this is a term generally reserved for cyclones in the Americas.
When was Cyclones of Chittagong created?
Cyclones of Chittagong was created in 2009.
When was Jacksonville Cyclones created?
Jacksonville Cyclones was created in 1995.
How many cyclones have hit south Asian region in last two years?
"South Asian Cyclones"Two cyclones have hit South Asia .
Does a hurricane or a cyclone involve us more?
Cyclones occur more. This is because all hurricanes are cyclones, but not all cyclones are hurricanes.
Are hurricane generally smaller than mid-Atlantic cyclones?
No all tropical storms rated as Hurricanes, Cyclones or Typhoons are stronger than any normal cyclonic storm.
What are cyclones called in Europe?
Cyclones in Europe are known as cyclones. They are not called hurricanes - this is a term generally reserved for cyclones in the Americas.
Are cyclones geological?
No, cyclones are meteorological.
Are there any cyclones in Japan?
Yes, Japan does have cyclones. The term for cyclones in this area of the world is typhoons.
Are cyclones similar to tusnaimis?
No. Cyclones are similar to hurricanes.
What are the precautions to stop cyclones?
There are none. Cyclones cannot be stopped.
When was Brooklyn Cyclones created?
Brooklyn Cyclones was created in 1986.
What year do cyclones hit?
Cyclones occur every year.
Do cyclones have tornadoes in them?
Some cyclones produce tornadoes, but most do not.
When was Cincinnati Cyclones created?
Cincinnati Cyclones was created in 1990.
When was Cairns Cyclones created?
Cairns Cyclones was created in 1996.
When did Cairns Cyclones end?
Cairns Cyclones ended in 2000.
