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The names of oceans are: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian ocean, Southern ocean and the Arctic ocean.

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Kuriosho current el nino current


What are the names of the hurricane in Illinois?

Illinois does not get hurricanes. It is too far from the ocean.


Why different ocean are called by that names?

Oceans are named based on geographical, historical, and cultural factors. For example, the Atlantic Ocean is named after the mythological island of Atlantis, while the Pacific Ocean derives its name from the Latin word "pacificus," meaning peaceful, reflecting Ferdinand Magellan's experience upon encountering it. Other names may reflect local customs, prominent figures, or the ocean's location relative to landmasses. These names often carry historical significance and reflect the relationships between human societies and the sea.


Do hurricanes have namees over the Alantic?

YES.................................................................................."hurricane" (the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E)"typhoon" (the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the dateline)"severe tropical cyclone" or "Category 3 cyclone" and above (the Southwest Pacific Ocean west of 160°E or Southeast Indian Ocean east of 90°E)"very severe cyclonic storm" (the North Indian Ocean)"tropical cyclone" (the Southwest Indian Ocean)


Why did typhoon haiyan happen?

Typhoons, Cyclones and Hurricanes are different names for the SAME type of weather phenomenon. They are NATURAL phenomena and occur when the Sun warms the Ocean and the air above the ocean. The warmer the air/ocean, the stronger the winds.