Human settlement and tropical cyclones

The frequency of cyclones along the coastline of the Indian subcontinent is relatively high. It is, therefore, necessary for planners to design all buildings in order to reduce losses. This paper presents highlights of the cyclones, including their frequencies and their disastrous effects, and then,...

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Published in:International journal of biometeorology 1984, Vol.28 Suppl, p.43-49
Main Authors: Agarwal, O P, Ahmed, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air Movements
Demography
Humans
India
Meteorological Concepts
Tropical Climate
Wind
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Summary:The frequency of cyclones along the coastline of the Indian subcontinent is relatively high. It is, therefore, necessary for planners to design all buildings in order to reduce losses. This paper presents highlights of the cyclones, including their frequencies and their disastrous effects, and then, discusses new research to reduce the impact of the cyclones.
ISSN:0020-7128