Why do so many cyclones form over the Bay of Bengal?
The region, which occupies just 0.6% of the global ocean area, is estimated to be responsible for four out of five cyclone-related deaths in the world.
Source: dailyo.in
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The region, which occupies just 0.6% of the global ocean area, is estimated to be responsible for four out of five cyclone-related deaths in the world.
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