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What is the difference between a hurricane, typhoon and cyclone?
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The main difference between a hurricane, typhoon and cyclone is that they all describe the same weather system; however, the term “hurricane” is used for systems that form over the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, “typhoon” is used for storms over the Northwest Pacific, and “cyclone” is used for storms over the South Pacific and Indian Ocean. Generally, these storms are characterized by high winds, heavy rains, and low pressure at the center.