Paper I · 4 Geography of India & AP · 4.3.1 Climate and monsoon

4.3.1.10 Cyclones of the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea

Tropical cyclones of the north Indian Ocean form mainly in the Bay of Bengal in April-May and October-December, and warm seas, Coriolis force and low wind shear decide where they form.

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Key terms

  • tropical cyclone
  • Bay of Bengal
  • Arabian Sea
  • IMD classification
  • storm surge
  • naming
  • Hudhud
  • Phailin
  • Michaung
  • Fani
  • Amphan

What this note covers

  1. Core factsFoundation
  2. ExplainedStandard
  3. DeeperAdvanced
  4. AP angleStandard
  5. Mains writingMains writing
  6. Common trapsFoundation
  7. Quick revisionFoundation

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