October is Tropical Cyclone Awareness Month 🌀⚠️ Join us as we explore the science behind cyclones, highlight our warning services, and ask our experts your questions on Facebook LIVE later this month! So, what is a tropical cyclone, and how do they form? Over warm tropical oceans, a cluster of thunderstorms can start rotating around a common centre, influenced by the earth's rotation. If conditions are just right, this process can sustain itself and create a tropical cyclone. Read more in our B

WATCH: our new 'Understanding tropical cyclone categories' video. A tropical cyclone’s effects vary depending on its intensity, so it’s important to understand the hazards involved and the potential damage a tropical cyclone can cause. More info: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/ | Bureau of Meteorology