The tropics, as a region, account for 40 per cent of the world’s total surface area and are host to approximately 80 per cent of the world’s biodiversity.

The Tropics is a specific area on Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. They are roughly in the middle of the globe surrounding the equator.

Why the tropics have been unusually calm and what that means for hurricane season Attention is now turning to the Atlantic Ocean, which has yet to produce a tropical storm since the season started ...

WFLA's Tracking the Tropics covering the first storm of the season on June 24, 2025.

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Are the tropics showing signs of life? KARK Meteorologist Joel Young joins the Tracking the Tropics team to take a look at the first named storm, Tropical Storm Andrea, and what could be in store ...

Tropical Storm Andrea formed in the Atlantic on Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center announced.