What are cyclones, and how are they formed? This episode of Weather on the Go will help you learn about them, including how they are catergorised according to their intensity. | ABC Asia

October is Tropical Cyclone Awareness Month 🌀⚠️ Join us as we explore the science behind cyclones, highlight our warning services, and ask our experts your questions on Facebook LIVE later this month! So, what is a tropical cyclone, and how do they form? Over warm tropical oceans, a cluster of thunderstorms can start rotating around a common centre, influenced by the earth's rotation. If conditions are just right, this process can sustain itself and create a tropical cyclone. Read more in our B