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Generically if the wind speed reaches at least 64-79 knots the storms are called 'Tropical Cyclones'. However, these storms are also given regional names, if they form over the Atlantic they are also known as a 'Hurricanes' , while if they form over the Indian Ocean they are called a 'Cyclones'. Finally if they form over the Pacific they are called a 'Typhoons'.

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