cyclones

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Scientists say studying gravity waves produced by tropical cyclones is about more than understanding an interesting atmospheric phenomenon.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

In some parts of the world, they are known as cyclones or typhoons.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Bomb cyclones typically occur when Arctic air creeps south and clashes with warm air, creating a storm that rapidly intensifies as its pressure suddenly drops — or “bombs out.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

The record snowfall was "caused by deep and extensive cyclones with sharp atmospheric fronts passing over the Moscow region", the observatory said.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

All the way from Gladiola, Georgia, clear across the world, to Sassafras Springs by way of one of the biggest, baddest cyclones to hit the country!

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney