What are Tropical and Temperate Cyclones?

Tropical Cyclone — Tropical Cyclones start within 8° and 15° - 20° North and South of the Equator where surface-sea temperature reaches 27°C. The air above the warm sea is heated and rises up. This causes the low pressure. The weather system produces heat which increases the wind speed. These cause the tropical cyclones to sustain itself. These cyclones are associated with high temperature and high humidity.

Temperate Cyclone — They are common near the sub-polar low pressure belts. The warm moist Westerlies from the South converse with the polar Easterlies from the north. The cold air mass is known as cold front and the warm air mass is known as warm front. When these fronts meet, it causes rainfall. Front is the zone of contact between the two. They are more frequent in winter·than in summer.