What conditions are needed for tropical cyclones to form?

Cards (4)

  • 1
    -Large still warm ocean- helping the body of warm air to develop
  • 2
    -Warm water depths of at least 70m
  • 3
    -Between latitudes 5 and 20 degrees N and S of the equator
  • 4
    -in late summer and early autumn when sea temperatures are highest