What is a typhooon?

Answer 1

A typhoon is a type of storm called a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 74 mph or greater that occurs in the Pacific Ocean west of the International Date Line and north of the equator.

A tropical cyclone is a type of storm system defined by low barometric pressure, a closed circulation, and having tropical characteristics such as core of warm air.

Answer 2

A typhoon is a large and powerful tropical storm that forms over warm ocean waters. It is the term used in the northwest Pacific Ocean for what is known as a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and the eastern Pacific Ocean, or a cyclone in the Indian ocean. These storms are characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and can cause significant damage.