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How are tropical storms measured?

Tropical storms are low pressure systems, found between the Tropics. Tropical storms are characterised by heavy rainfall, strong winds, thunder and lightning, hail etc. Tropical storms are measured using the Saffir-Simpson scale. You should be thinking “How is the strength of a tropical storm measured?” Tropical storms are measured using the Saffir-Simpson scale. The Saffir-Simpson …

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