0
A tsunami is a wave resultant from a storm. However, cyclones and typhoons are very similar with cyclones occurring in the Western Hemisphere and typhoons in the eastern. The major difference is that the eye of a cyclone is round, whereas the eye of a typhoon is slanted.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why is typhoon cyclone and tsunami similar?
A typhoon is a type of cyclone. But they are not related or similar to tsunamis.
Which terms for weather phenomena could a roller coaster be named after?
Tornado, Hurricane, Twister, Thunder, Cyclone, Tsunami, Typhoon
What is the difference between cyclones typhoon and hurricane?
The only difference between a hurricane, a cyclone, and a typhoon is the location where the storm occurs.
How are tsunami and storm surge very different?
A tsunami is a wave or series of waves caused by an earthquake in the ocean that come in as rapid surges. A storm surge is caused by a hurricane, typhoon or cyclone. They are wind driven and generally come in more slowly and are easier to predict.
Why are cyclone typhoon given these names?
They are given different names because they are from different parts of the world.
What is a typhoon.?
A Typhoon is a name used in East Asia for a hurricane. It is a type of tropical cyclone occurring in the western regions of the Pacific Ocean. A typhoon is similar to a hurricane in levels of destructiveness. The word typhoon comes from the Chinese term tai-fung meaning great wind. See "What is a cyclone?" for a fuller definition.A typhoon is a mature tropical cyclone that develops in the western part of the North Pacific Ocean between 180° and 100°E
What is a hurricane called in The Philippines?
The words "cyclone" and "typhoon" are used interchangeably when referring to this weather phenomenon in the Philippines.
Which is stronger cyclone hurricane typhoon or tornado?
A hurricane and a typhoon are the same strength, as they are the same type of storm only occurring in different regions. They are a kind of cyclone. Overall, a hurricane or typhoon is stronger than other varieties of cyclone. Due to their large size, such cyclone will release more energy than a tornado, but a tornado has stronger winds.
A synonym for cyclone?
typhoon
What is the speed of typhoon cyclone?
1skepc[
What is the difference between storms?
a tornado, typhoon, cyclone, twister, and hurricane are pretty much the same.
What is a tropical cyclone in western Atlantic called?
It's hurricane. NOT a Typhoon
