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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?
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?
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?
Mid-latitude cyclones are sometimes called depressions.
Where do mid-latitude cyclones not spread widely?
Mid-latitude cyclones do not spread widely across large land areas like Canada and Asia.
What is the latitude range for the development of mid-latitude cyclones?
Mid-latitude cyclones develop between 30°-60° north and south of the equator.
Test your knowledge on the areas where mid-latitude cyclones form and their distribution around the world. Explore which parts of the globe experience mid-latitude cyclones, their travel directions, and the specific regions in South Africa affected by these weather phenomena.
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