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What happens during a cyclone?

With The effects of tropical cyclones include heavy rain, strong wind, large storm surges near landfall,
and tornadoes. The destruction from a tropical cyclone, such as a hurricane or tropical storm, depends
mainly on its intensity, its size, and its location. After the cyclone has passed, devastation often
continues.

Largest cyclone ever recorded

Peak wind gusts reached 190 mph (306 kph) while the storm churned over the western Pacific. Besides
having unsurpassed intensity, Super Typhoon Tip is also remembered for its massive size. Tip's diameter
of circulation spanned approximately 1,380 miles (2,220 km), setting a record for the largest storm on
Earth.