Tropical cyclone frequency
Tropical cyclones, or hurricanes or typhoons, are storm weather systems, characterized by a low pressure centre, thunderstorms and high windspeeds. As the name testifies, these occur in the areas between the tropics, in the tropical areas. Cyclones can, after they have formed in the oceans, move in over populated areas, creating much damage and even natural disasters.
Year: 2006
From collection: Environment and Poverty Times #3: Disaster issue
Cartographer: Emmanuelle Bournay