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In the western Pacific, cyclonic depressions, when the winds reach a specific speed, are called "typhoons." The same phenomenon in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific is called a hurricane, and in the Indian ocean, just a cyclone.
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What are the 3 typhoon in the Philippines?
Typhoon "Agaton" Typhoon "Basyang" Typhoon "Caloy" Typhoon "Domeng" Typhoon "Ester" Typhoon "Florita" Typhoon "Gloria" Typhoon "Henry" Typhoon "Inday" Typhoon "Juan" Typhoon "Katring" 2010 po iyan...yan lang po ang alam ko...pero madami pa pong iba...sorry po kung iyan lang po ang na- type ko...
Would a hurricane cause more destruction or a typhoon?
Hurricane and typhoon are two names for the same kind of storm, which is known scientifically as a tropical cyclone.
What type of typhoon that has maximum winds between 35-64 kph?
A storm with winds of 35-64 km/h would not be a typhoon. The minimum wind speed for a storm to be considered a typhoon is 119 km/h. A tropical system with winds of 35-64 km/h would be a tropical depression.
Why Philippines called typhoon belt?
The Philippines is called the typhoon belt because it is in the typhoon belt in the Pacific Ocean. The typhoon belt is the area where most typhoons occur.
What was the deadliest typhoon to hit China?
The most deadliest typhoon to hit Hong Kong was Typhoon Wanda in 1962. Typhoon Wanda had killed millions of people and destroyed many houses. It was very difficult to recover the damage of Typhoon Wanda.
Would a hurricane in Mexico be a typhoon?
No, Hurricanes are called typhoons in the east. So in Japan a hurricane would be called a typhoon.
Can Greece have typhoons?
Generally speaking, No. It is extremely rare for Greece to have a typhoon, but it is not, strictly speaking, impossible. Even then, if a typhoon-type storm were to strike Greece it would not be called a typhoon; it would be a tropical cyclone. The term typhoon is reserved for tropical cyclones that occur in the western Pacific Ocean.
What are the typhoon names this 2011?
How I wish there would be no typhoon coming in 2011, but if there is so... then.. will give me chance to name it.. il name it as "ZAUCHEQUCCINO"
What are the 3 typhoon in the Philippines?
Typhoon "Agaton" Typhoon "Basyang" Typhoon "Caloy" Typhoon "Domeng" Typhoon "Ester" Typhoon "Florita" Typhoon "Gloria" Typhoon "Henry" Typhoon "Inday" Typhoon "Juan" Typhoon "Katring" 2010 po iyan...yan lang po ang alam ko...pero madami pa pong iba...sorry po kung iyan lang po ang na- type ko...
What is the antonym for typhoon?
typhoon
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
Would a hurricane cause more destruction or a typhoon?
Hurricane and typhoon are two names for the same kind of storm, which is known scientifically as a tropical cyclone.
What is a super typhoon?
A super typhoon is a typhoon with sustained winds of at least 150 mph.
What do you call the center of a typhoon?
The center of a typhoon is the eye of the typhoon. Also known as The Eye of The Storm.
What is the origin root word of typhoon?
Typhoon originates in the Greek for their monster Typhoon the storm giant.
Can hurricane hit Kunming?
In the China area Hurricanes are called Typhoons. (so no, strictly a Hurricane could not hit Kunming). As regards a Typhoon, Kunming is quite a way inland from the sea and as the energy which powers a Typhoon (or Hurricane) comes form the sea, the strength of the storm would have dissipated by the time the centre came over Kunming (it would probably not be strong enough to be classified as a Typhoon by then). Therefore it is unlikely that a full power Typhoon would hit Kunming.
In A380 wing tail is present but in military aircraft like Eurofighter Typhoon you cant see separately the horizontal stabilizer. where is it if not how is pitching done?
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a 'canard' , that is, an aircraft that has an elevator or small wing AHEAD of the main wing. This is particularly obvious in the Typhoon, and it's competitor, Rafale,
