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A typhoon is a kind of cyclone. A cyclone is a broad scale low pressure system with a closed circulation. A typhoon is a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 mph that occurs in the Pacific Ocean north of the equator and west of the international date line.
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How do you explain cyclones winds?
Cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes are exactly the same but happen in different parts of the world. They are formed when fluid spins in a curricular motion, going the same direction as the earth.
What are other names for hurricanes?
They can be called, hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and willy-willies
Can a hurricane be known as cyclones and typhoons?
In a way. Hurricanes and typhoons are the same type of storm, only occurring in different parts of the world. The term cyclone has a broader definition that includes hurricanes and typhoons, but also other types of storm.
What is a cyclone called in Asia?
In the Far East, a hurricane is called a typhoon. Hurricanes and typhoons are types of tropical cyclones. In other regions of the world, such as the Caribbean area or parts of the North Atlantic Ocean, these storms are called hurricanes.
Do cyclones typhoons or hurricanes cause headaches?
If you don't get caught in it and die, probably.
What is a good link to see photos of typhoons?
Just go on to Google images, type typhoons in the search bar. P.s- tropical cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons are all the same...
Does Paris France get cyclones?
Yes. France can get mid-latitude cyclones. Howevere, these are not the same as tropical cyclones (a.k.a. hurricanes, typhoons, etc) and are generally far less severe.
Are there any cyclones in Japan?
Yes, Japan does have cyclones. The term for cyclones in this area of the world is typhoons.
Are cyclones a problem in China?
Cyclones in the South China Sea are known as typhoons, so yes, cyclones can be a problem in China. China has, in fact been hit by over 30 cyclones, or typhoons, in the last forty years.
Are cyclones good?
No, Typhoons are very bad.
Do typhoons occur in the Indian Ocean?
They do. But they are not called typhoons there. They are called intense tropical cyclones.
How do you explain cyclones winds?
Cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes are exactly the same but happen in different parts of the world. They are formed when fluid spins in a curricular motion, going the same direction as the earth.
How are Typhoons and tropical cyclones different?
Cyclones occur in a variety of areas around the world. "Cyclone" is the generic term for cyclones, typhoons and hurricanes. Cyclones develop in the warm seas near the equator, but do not cross the equator. Those in the southern hemisphere are usually known as cyclones, but cyclones in the China Sea region are often called typhoons, whilst those in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean are known as hurricanes.
Types 0f hurricane in the world?
typhoons cyclones
How do catastrophic events form?
Hurricanes,typhoons, and cyclones
When cyclones form in the far east the are called?
Typhoons
What are other names for hurricanes?
They can be called, hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and willy-willies
