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Tropical cyclones are categorized into three main types based on their intensity and structure: tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes (or typhoons/cyclones, depending on the region). A tropical depression has maximum sustained winds of less than 39 mph, a tropical storm has winds ranging from 39 to 73 mph, and a hurricane is defined as having winds of 74 mph or higher. These categories help in assessing the potential impact and necessary precautions for affected areas.

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