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What is a tropical cyclone called in the northwestern Pacific Ocean?
What is a tropical cyclone called in the northwestern Pacific Ocean?
What term is used for comparable storms in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific?
What term is used for comparable storms in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific?
What is a strong tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean or northeastern Pacific Ocean referred to as?
What is a strong tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean or northeastern Pacific Ocean referred to as?
What does the term 'tropical' refer to in the context of tropical cyclones?
What does the term 'tropical' refer to in the context of tropical cyclones?
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What does 'cyclone' refer to in the context of tropical cyclones?
What does 'cyclone' refer to in the context of tropical cyclones?
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Study Notes
Tropical Cyclone Terminology
- In the northwestern Pacific Ocean, a tropical cyclone is referred to as a 'typhoon'.
- Comparable storms in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific are called 'cyclones'.
- A strong tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean or northeastern Pacific Ocean is known as a 'hurricane'.
Definitions of Terms
- The term 'tropical' indicates that these cyclones originate in warm tropical regions, where sea surface temperatures are conducive to cyclone formation.
- 'Cyclone' refers to a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure, creating a storm characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall.
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Test your knowledge of tropical cyclones with this quiz! Explore the characteristics, formation, and impact of hurricanes, typhoons, and other cyclonic storms.
