GS1 · 10 marks · 150 words

Why are severe and intense cyclones becoming a regular phenomenon in the Arabian Sea? Substantiate with examples.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2025

CyclonesClimatologyClimate Change

Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc

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NausheenAIR 9 · CSE 2023 · 39 wordsTheir whole copy

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According to IPCC report, there has been increase in cyclones in Arabian sea by 50%.

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Severe and intense cyclones becoming regular phenomenon in Arabian sea

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Reasons - (1) Global warming: According to IPCC, rise of 1.5°C by 2030 - (2) Changing topography in the coastal regions: eg) Rapid developments - (3) Natural factors like frequent El Nino events: eg) 2023 - an El Nino year
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- other reasons - (1) Areas of dissipation of heat are absent in coastal region of Arabian sea due to rapid urbanisation - (2) Intense production of aerosols due to human activities

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Recently, India was hit by cyclone Biparjoy which had its base in Arabian sea.

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