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| | Tropical cyclone - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article |
 | | In meteorology, a tropical cyclone (or tropical depression, tropical storm, typhoon, or hurricane, depending on strength and geographical context) is a type of low pressure system which generally forms in the tropics. |
 | | Tropical cyclones far from land are tracked by weather satellites using visible light and infrared bands. |
 | | Tropical cyclones that cause massive destruction are fortunately rare, but when they happen, they can cause damage in the thousands of lives and the billions of dollars. |
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