human
Could you explain the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
assistant
A hurricane and a typhoon are both large-scale tropical storms with sustained winds of at least 73 mph. However, a hurricane is a storm that forms in the North Atlantic Ocean or the Northeast Pacific Ocean, while a typhoon is a tropical cyclone that forms in the Northwest Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes are named according to the Saffir-Simpson scale, ranging from Category 1 to Category 5, according to the intensity of their winds. Typhoons are rated according to the same scale, but are also assigned a signal number, indicating the strength of the storm. Additionally, hurricanes typically bring heavy rains and storm surges, while typhoons tend to bring stronger and more damaging winds.