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Do tropical areas get hurricanes cyclones and typhoons?
Hurricanes and typhoons occur in tropical areas, but can move into extratropical areas as well. There are different types of cyclone, however. Tropical cyclones (hurricanes, typhoons, tropical storms and tropical depressions) form in tropical regions but extratropical and polar lows are cyclones as well.
Where do cyclones occur in the US?
Yes. Virtually all low pressure systems are considered cyclones as are tropical storms and hurricanes.
What are hurricanes called in other parts of the world?
In the Pacific they are called typhoons. Generically, hurricanes and typhoons are both tropical cyclones. A tropical cyclone is the generic term for a non-frontal, synoptic scale, low-pressure system over tropical or sub-tropical waters with organized convection (i.e. thunderstorm activity) and definite cyclonic surface wind circulation.
What was the wind speed when Tropical Storm Katrina was formed?
All tropical cyclones are considered tropical storms when wind reach 39 mph
Tropical cyclones visiting southern Japan are called?
Tropical cyclones visiting southern Japan are called typhoons
Are cyclones popular in Fiji?
Yes, Tropical Cyclones are popular all over the South Pacific. From November to April are cyclone predicted months.
Are all hurricanes cyclones and tornadoes named?
No. All hurricanes and other tropical cyclones above tropical depression strength get named, however extratropical cyclones are not named. Tornadoes never get names.
What do scientists call tropical cyclones in the Atlantic?
Tropical cyclones in the Atlantic are known as hurricanes. They rotate anti-clockwise, rather than clockwise like cyclones in the southern hemisphere.
Do cyclones have eyes?
Yes, the tropical cyclones have structures that are usually referred to as eyes.
What do oceans cause?
tropical cyclones
What are more deadly hurricanes or cyclones?
A hurricane is a kind of tropical cyclone. Though they do tend to be deadlier than tropical cyclones, there are exceptions.
What are the tropical cyclones of the Bay of Bengal called?
The tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal are called cyclones or sometimes referred to as "Bay of Bengal cyclones." These cyclones are known for forming during the monsoon season and can bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region.
