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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.
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Why aren't there hurricanes in Australia?
Australia does not typically experience hurricanes because it is located in the Southern Hemisphere, where hurricanes are known as cyclones. The waters surrounding Australia, particularly the Pacific and Indian Oceans, do not typically have the necessary warm temperatures and specific atmospheric conditions to support the formation and intensification of hurricanes. Additionally, Australia's geography and position relative to the equator play a role in reducing the likelihood of hurricanes making landfall in the region.
Is it true that hurricanes travel forward at about 10-15 mph?
Yes, hurricanes typically move forward at a speed of 10-15 mph but can vary depending on different factors. The forward speed of a hurricane is an important factor in determining its impact on a specific area.
What organization selects the names for hurricanes?
Hurricanes are named by the National Hurricane Center. Tropical cyclones (the generic term for a hurricane) in other parts of the world are named by similar organizations of the nations whose area of responsibility the storms form inc.
Where are mostly all the hurricane?
Hurricanes are a feature of the Caribbean. They are tropical cyclonic storms with very powerful winds. Similar storms occur in other parts of the world, most notably South East Asia, but there they are better known as typhoons.
Do all hurricanes start off of the coast of africa?
No. Only Atlantic hurricanes, and even then, only about half of Atlantic hurricanes start there. Hurricanes can also form in the west Atlantic and the Caribbean. Hurricane Katrina, for example, formed near the Bahamas.
Why don't hurricanes happen in the UK?
There are hurricanes in the UK. They are not on the same scale as ones in other parts of the world, but they do happen.
Why do hurricanes only appear on the east of the US?
This is not true. It is true that most U.S. hurricane do impact the east, Atlantic hurricanes also frequently impact other countries. There are also Pacific hurricanes, but due to the general wind direction in that part of the world, these storms usually stay at sea. In other parts of the world storms that are essentially the same thing as hurricanes are called typhoons, cyclones, or tropical cyclones.
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.
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 it called when other countries don't want to be involved with other parts of the world?
isolationism
What is basketball called in other parts of the world?
It depends on that countries language.
Are there hurricanes in other worlds?
Nope, there is only one world :)
Representatives of US interest in other parts of the world are called?
international treaties
Why aren't there hurricanes in Australia?
Australia does not typically experience hurricanes because it is located in the Southern Hemisphere, where hurricanes are known as cyclones. The waters surrounding Australia, particularly the Pacific and Indian Oceans, do not typically have the necessary warm temperatures and specific atmospheric conditions to support the formation and intensification of hurricanes. Additionally, Australia's geography and position relative to the equator play a role in reducing the likelihood of hurricanes making landfall in the region.
Is London a state or country or city?
London, England is the capital city of the United Kingdom but there are other cities called London in other parts of the world.
What are the different names given to the cyclones in different parts of the world?
Cyclones in the North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific are called hurricanes, in the Northwest Pacific they are called typhoons, in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean they are called cyclones, and in the South Atlantic and southeastern South Pacific they are called tropical cyclones.
What are bangs called in other parts of the world?
Most English speaking counties call it the 'fringe'.
