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Tropical depression why do you call it depression?

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It is called a tropical depression because it produce low air pressure.

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What does depression refer to in tropical depression?
The "depression" refers to the fact that it's an area of low barometric pressure.
What is a Tropical depression?
A Tropical depression is a tropical mass of thunderstorms with a cyclonic wind circulation between 20 and 34 knots.
Who do you call if you have depression?
There isn't any special name for it....
How does a tropical depression become a tropical storm?
A tropical depression becomes a tropical storm by gaining energy from warm ocean water. As this happens the winds increase. When they reach 39 mph the depression becomes a tropical storm.
How does a Tropical Depression differ from a Tropical Storm?
Tropical Depression: An area of low pressure, rotary circulation of clouds and winds of 38 mph or less (33. kts or less) Tropical Storm: A storm characterized by counter-clockwise circulation of...