Understanding Cyclone Movement: Why Tropical Storms Form at Sea but Target Coastal Areas

Oct 29, 2025 07:01 pm CST

This article explains the scientific reasons behind cyclone formation over warm oceans and their tendency to move toward land rather than staying at sea. It details how trade winds, the Hadley circulation, and monsoon patterns influence cyclone trajectories in the Indian Ocean region, particularly affecting India's eastern and western coasts depending on seasonal wind directions.