Why are tropical cyclones (formed in the tropics) much more powerful than mid latitude cyclones (formed outside of the tropics)

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Lusk · Answer 1 · 2024-02-26T23:00:20+0000

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In order to thrive, tropical cyclones require organized thunderstorms around their centers. In contrast, mid-latitude cyclones require large horizontal temperature contrasts in order to intensify.

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Why are tropical cyclones (formed in the tropics) much more powerful than mid latitude cyclones (formed outside of the tropics)

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