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The Fury of Nature: Why Some Regions Face the Wrath of Devastating Cyclones Tropical cyclones—hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones—are nature’s most ferocious storms, driven by warm ocean waters, low wind shear, and atmospheric dynamics. The Bay of Bengal stands out as a hotspot for devastating cyclones due to its warm, shallow waters, low-lying coasts, and dense populations, as seen in the catastrophic Bhola Cyclone of 1970. In contrast, the Arabian Sea sees fewer intense storms due to cooler waters and higher wind shear. Other global hotspots include the Northwest Pacific, North Atlantic, South Pacific, Southwest Indian Ocean, and Eastern Pacific, each with unique geographic and climatic vulnerabilities. Cyclones rarely form near the equator due to weak Coriolis forces and are less common outside the tropics due to colder waters. This essay explores the causes of cyclones, their regional disparities, and the devastating impacts, supported by expert insights, and historical data. ...

The Digital Frontier: Capitalism’s Neoliberal and Global Transformation (c. 1980–Present) Part 4 of 4 Capitalism, that ever-shapeshifting beast, has spent the last four decades reinventing itself with the gusto of a Silicon Valley startup chasing venture capital. Since the 1980s, it has donned the flashy garb of neoliberalism, ridden the wild waves of globalization, and surfed the digital revolution to dizzying heights. From Margaret Thatcher’s privatization crusades to Jeff Bezos’s empire of next-day delivery, this era has seen capitalism stretch its tentacles across the globe, weaving markets together with the finesse of a spider on caffeine. Yet, for all its adaptability, this system has a knack for tripping over its own ambitions, leaving a trail of inequality, environmental chaos, and existential questions about its staying power. As of June 11, 2025, capitalism stands as a towering colossus—impressive, but wobbling under the weight of its own contradictions. Let’s unpack this...