Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive a link and will create a new password via email.
Please briefly explain why you feel this question should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this answer should be reported.
Please briefly explain why you feel this user should be reported.
What is sea surface temperature rise? How does it affect the formation of tropical cyclones? (Answer in 150 words) [UPSC 2024]
Sea Surface Temperature (SST) rise means an increase in the temperature of the upper layer of the ocean. This mainly happens due to human-induced climate change, like burning fossil fuels and deforestation, which trap heat in the atmosphere. Over the last few decades, SST has gone up by around 0.6°CRead more
Sea Surface Temperature (SST) rise means an increase in the temperature of the upper layer of the ocean. This mainly happens due to human-induced climate change, like burning fossil fuels and deforestation, which trap heat in the atmosphere. Over the last few decades, SST has gone up by around 0.6°C.
See lessWarmer sea water plays a big role in the formation of tropical cyclones. It gives more energy to the system, making cyclones stronger and more intense. For example, Cyclone Amphan in 2020 became a super cyclone due to very warm waters in the Bay of Bengal. Rising SST also leads to heavier rainfall, longer-lasting storms, and changes in cyclone paths, sometimes hitting areas that were not affected earlier.
This is especially dangerous for coastal and island regions. So, tackling climate change is important to reduce the risk and damage caused by such powerful tropical storms in the future.