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Tropical cyclone | Definition, Causes, Formation, and Effects | Britannica
Tropical cyclone, an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain. Also called typhoons and hurricanes, cyclones strike regions as far apart as the Gulf Coast of North America, northwestern Australia, and eastern India.
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