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Ritika Chitlangia

Question 7Why are severe and intense cyclones becoming a regular phenomenon in the Arabian Sea? With suitable examplesGS1GS1

Why are severe and intense cyclones becoming a regular phenomenon in the Arabian Sea? Sub-question: With suitable examples.

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Recently, cyclone Biparjoy struck the coast of Gujarat, causing torrential downpour, high-velocity whales and widespread destruction.

Arabian sea cyclones:

Recently, the frequency and intensity of cyclones in the Arabian sea are increasing:

1Slowing down of density urine ie Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation => Accumulation of heat in Atlantic ocean => low pressure over Arabian sea => attracts the moisture laden wind => formation of tropical cyclones
2Closing down of cold upwelling zone near Arabian sea => rise in sea surface temperatures @ 87% => ideal for tropical cyclone formation.
3Low vertical wind shear over Arabian sea => better facilitation for development of tropical cyclones.
4Supply of warm equatorial waters to the Arabian sea by monsoon drift.

Thus, the frequency & intensity of cyclone in Arabian sea is testimony of the catastrophic consequences of global warming.

Urgent need to address the issue through mutual cooperation.

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Conclusion

Thus, the frequency & intensity of cyclone in Arabian sea is testimony of the catastrophic consequences of global warming. Urgent need to address the issue through mutual cooperation.

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Diagram

Map diagram showing tropical cyclone formation mechanisms with arrows indicating heat accumulation, pressure systems, and wind patterns

  • Recent example cited (Cyclone Biparjoy)
  • Clear mechanism explanation
  • Links global phenomena to regional effects

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Ritika Chitlangia

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Important Geophysical Phenomena

Cyclones and Arabian Sea

Cyclone formation and intensification mechanisms

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