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Furthermore, once that storm reaches maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher, it then becomes classified as a hurricane, typhoon or tropical cyclone, depending where in the world you are.
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Hurricanes explained: How they form and differ from cyclones and typhoons
With this year’s hurricane season under way, Al Jazeera visualises the differences between various storm systems.
It becomes a hurricane, typhoon, tropical cyclone, or cyclone at 74 mph (119 kph). There are five strength categories, depending on wind speed.
It becomes a hurricane, typhoon, tropical cyclone, or cyclone at 74 mph (119 kph). There are five strength categories, depending on wind speed.
A hurricane or typhoon is a type of tropical cyclone, or severe tropical storm. They form in almost all ocean basins. A typical cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms, and in the Northern ...
Dear Tom, Other than location, is there any difference between a hurricane, typhoon or cyclone? — Jim Dear Jim, There is not. Location is the only difference, as hurricane, typhoon and ...
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Can a hurricane turn into a typhoon? - MSN
What was once Hurricane Hone in the central Pacific is expected to travel west of the international dateline and fall under the jurisdiction of the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC). The ...
For a storm system to be classified as a hurricane (or typhoon or cyclone), the storm has to have wind speeds equal to or above 74mph.
Dear Tom, What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon? — Niles Griffon Dear Niles, What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon? The storms are the same. It’s t… ...
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