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What is the difference between a hurricane and typhoon?
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The main difference between a hurricane and a typhoon is that a hurricane is a tropical cyclone that forms in the Atlantic Ocean and northeast Pacific Ocean, while a typhoon is a tropical cyclone that forms in the northwest Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes are characterized by the presence of a large low-pressure system that can produce high winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges. Typhoons, on the other hand, are characterized by their strong winds and heavy rainfall.