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That depends on the definition. By the Australian definition a cyclone is necessarily a tropical cyclone. However, that is not the case by North American and European standards. In higher latitudes extratropical, or mid-latitude cyclones are the norm. In short, though, both tropical and extratropical cyclones can be considered as "normal" cyclones.
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What is tropical cyclone in western Atlantic called?
a tropical storm.. if it was a hurricane-status in the atlantic, it would be called a typhoon.
Is a hurricane another name for cyclone?
Yes, a hurricane is another name for a cyclone. The term "hurricane" is used in the North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, while "cyclone" is used in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Additionally, they are known as typhoons in the Northwest Pacific.
What is another name for a tropical cyclone or hurricane?
A typhoon or a cyclonic storm.
Hurricane a cyclone or anticyclone?
A hurricane is a type of cyclone, specifically a tropical cyclone that forms over warm ocean waters. These storms have low pressure systems at their centers and spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Conversely, an anticyclone is a high-pressure system where air descends and rotates clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.
In India a hurricane is called a?
In India, a hurricane is called a cyclone. Cyclones are intense tropical storms with winds that rotate around a low-pressure center and can bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges.
Was Hurricane Katrina a cyclone?
Yes. A hurricane is a tropical cyclone.
Was hurricane Katrina a tropical cyclone?
Yes, hurricane is a name for a tropical cyclone.
Is a cyclone a Hurricane?
Generally speaking a hurricane is a kind of cyclone, but most cyclones are not hurricanes. However, in Australia, the term cyclone refers to what is basically a hurricane.
Does a hurricane or a cyclone produce more rain?
A hurricane is a kind of cyclone, specifically an intense tropical cyclone. Generally speaking, a hurricane produces more rain than other types of cyclone.
Is the size of the hurricane an indication of intensity?
No, it is not. Cyclone Tracy was the smallest storm to reach hurricane intensity, bu was strong enough to be considered a major hurricane. Hurricane Andrew, a category 5 hurricane, was also relatively small. By contrast Typhoon Tip was the largest tropical cyclone on record and also one of the strongest.
How is tropical cyclone different from hurricane?
A cyclone occurs over water. A hurricane occurs over land.
When and where was the wort hurricane in the world?
The worst hurricane in the world was the Bhola Cyclone (a hurricane in the Indian Ocean is called a cyclone), which struck Bangladesh in 1970.
What is the correct designation for a hurricane?
The correct designation for a hurricane is a tropical cyclone. It can also be referred to as a typhoon or cyclone, depending on the region where it forms.
Are hurricanes and tornadoes both types of cyclones?
No. A hurricane is a type of cyclone, but a tornado is not. A cyclone is a large-scale weather system. A tornado is a small-scale circulation.
What type of hurricane is Irene?
Hurricane Irene was a tropical cyclone.
In India a hurricane is called a .?
In India a hurricane is called a cyclone.
How long did it take to get things back to normal after cyclone Katrina?
it was a hurricane - not a cyclone but i dont know how long it took it was a hurricane - not a cyclone but i dont know how long it took
