Geographical location: The location of Bay of Bengal and the virtual absence of any landmass between the largely volatile tectonic regions of Indonesia and Malaysia and that of Odisha + AP coastline dictates exposure of heavy disturbances on the oceanic floor to the twin states. read more
Tropical cyclone: Tropical cyclone, an intense circular storm that originates over warm tropical oceans and is characterized by low atmospheric pressure, high winds, and heavy rain. Also called typhoons and hurricanes, cyclones strike regions as far apart as the Gulf Coast of North America, northwestern Australia, and eastern India. read more