Consider the following statements regarding the science of tropical cyclones, particularly as they affect the Bay of Bengal region:

Statements

1. The Bay of Bengal is especially prone to large storm surges partly because of its funnel-like shape, which concentrates atmospheric activity, and its unique coastal topography.
2. Landfall of a cyclone refers to the same event as a 'direct hit', differing only in the terminology used by different meteorological agencies.
3. El Niño — the abnormal warming of Pacific Ocean surface waters — can influence the intensity and movement of cyclones forming over the Bay of Bengal.