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The most violent cyclones are referred to as "hurricanes" or "typhoons," depending on their location. In the Atlantic and northeastern Pacific, they are called hurricanes, while in the northwestern Pacific, they are known as typhoons. These storms are classified as Category 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, with sustained winds exceeding 157 mph (252 km/h), causing catastrophic damage. The term "tropical cyclone" encompasses all these intense storms, regardless of their regional nomenclature.

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