HOW DO CYCLONES GAIN ENERGY AND POWER?

Cyclones gain energy and power primarily from warm ocean waters. When the surface temperature of the ocean rises above approximately 26.5 degrees Celsius (about 80 degrees Fahrenheit), it provides the necessary heat and moisture that fuels the storm. As warm, moist air rises, it creates a low-pressure system, drawing in more air and leading to the characteristic rotation of the cyclone due to the Coriolis effect. Additionally, the release of latent heat during condensation of water vapor further intensifies the storm.