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Where do mid-latitude cyclones develop?
Where do mid-latitude cyclones develop?
Mid-latitude cyclones develop in the middle latitudes, between 30°-60° north and south of the equator, along the region known as the polar front.
In which directions do mid-latitude cyclones travel?
In which directions do mid-latitude cyclones travel?
Mid-latitude cyclones move from west to east in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
What are the key regions affected by mid-latitude cyclones in South Africa?
What are the key regions affected by mid-latitude cyclones in South Africa?
Mid-latitude cyclones affect the regions between 30° S and 60° S, with the cold fronts crossing the southern Cape area.
What are mid-latitude cyclones also known as?
What are mid-latitude cyclones also known as?
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Where do mid-latitude cyclones not spread widely?
Where do mid-latitude cyclones not spread widely?
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What is the latitude range for the development of mid-latitude cyclones?
What is the latitude range for the development of mid-latitude cyclones?
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