what is a tropical cyclone

A tropical cyclone is a large, rotating system of clouds and thunderstorms with a well-defined low-pressure center, strong winds, and heavy rain. It is a warm-core, non-frontal storm that originates over tropical or subtropical waters. Tropical cyclones are known by different names in different regions, such as hurricanes, typhoons, or cyclones. They are among the most destructive weather phenomena, with maximum sustained wind speeds exceeding 119 kilometers per hour. The greatest damage from tropical cyclones is often caused by secondary events such as storm surges, flooding, landslides, and tornadoes