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Hurricanes that form in the Indian ocean are referred to as "tropical cyclones." Similar to hurricanes in the Atlantic and typhoons in the Northwest Pacific, tropical cyclones can vary in intensity and are classified based on their wind speeds. They typically develop over warm ocean waters and can cause significant damage when they make landfall.

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