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How many cals are in a cyclone? Unpacking the Storm's Energy

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An average hurricane releases energy equivalent to half the world's electrical generating capacity, a figure that is staggering. The seemingly simple question, "how many cals are in a cyclone?" has a far more complex answer rooted in atmospheric physics, as a cyclone's power is not measured in the same unit as the energy we get from food.