How Temperate Cyclones Are Formed?

Temperate cyclones are formed due to convergence of two contrasting air masses i.e. light tropical air masses and dense polar air masses. The polar fronts are responsible for the origin and development of temperate cyclones.

What are the temperate cyclones?

Temperate Cyclone (Extratropical Cyclones) [NCERT Notes For Geography UPSC] Temperate cyclones are also known as Extra-tropical cyclones where the term “Extra-tropical” signifies that this type of cyclone generally occurs outside the tropics with a latitude range between 30° and 60°.

What is the difference between tropical cyclones and temperate cyclones?

Tropical cyclone develops in the Inter tropical convergent zone. They are formed due to the differential heating of land & Sea. Temperate cyclones are formed along a front, where hot and cold air masses meet. They often cause heavy loss of life and property on the coasts and become weak after reaching the land masses.