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What is the difference between a hurricane and a cyclone?
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The difference between a hurricane and a cyclone is that a hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone that originates over the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, while a cyclone is a generic term used to describe any low-pressure system that rotates around a center of circulation in the tropics. Hurricanes generally have winds of 74 mph (119 km/h) or greater, while cyclones have less strength, with winds typically ranging from 39–73 mph (63–117 km/h).