Why is in the middle of a cyclone the air going up?

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Start date Jun 10, 2013
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In summary, air rises in the middle of a cyclone due to low pressure created by the storm's rotation. This rising air contributes to the storm's strength by releasing heat energy and causing the cyclone to intensify. The air spirals in a cyclone due to the Coriolis effect and becomes less dense as it rises, resulting in unstable weather conditions such as thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Jun 10, 2013

nevicica

Hello All!
Please, why is in tje middle of a cyclone the air going up?
Why is it evaporating?

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Jun 10, 2013

jedishrfu

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this may help:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclone

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane

There's a discussion midway on vertical airflow about a cyclone.

1. Why does air rise in the middle of a cyclone?

The air rises in the middle of a cyclone because of the low pressure created by the rotation of the storm. As the air rotates, it creates a suction effect, pulling air towards the center and causing it to rise.

2. How does air rising contribute to the strength of a cyclone?

As the air rises, it cools and condenses, releasing heat energy into the storm. This heat energy fuels the cyclone, causing it to strengthen and grow in intensity.

3. What causes the air to spiral in a cyclone?

The air spirals in a cyclone due to the Coriolis effect, which is caused by the rotation of the Earth. This effect causes the air to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, creating the characteristic spiral shape of a cyclone.

4. Why does the air become less dense as it rises in a cyclone?

As the air rises, it experiences lower pressure and expands. This expansion causes the air molecules to spread out, making the air less dense. This is why the air at the top of a cyclone is less dense than the air at the surface.

5. How does air rising in a cyclone affect the weather?

The rising air in a cyclone creates instability in the atmosphere, leading to the formation of thunderstorms and heavy rain. It also contributes to the strong winds and storm surge that are characteristic of cyclones.