Ethylene glycol has a sweet taste and is often accidentally or intentionally ingested. Ethylene glycol is chemically broken down in the body into toxic compounds. It and its toxic byproducts first affect the central nervous system (CNS), then the heart, and finally the kidneys.
The basic difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane lies in the intensity of the cyclone. â¢ If the wind speeds of the cyclone are greater than 39 mph, it is referred to as a tropical storm. â¢ When the wind speeds become greater than 73 mph, the same cyclone becomes a hurricane (or a typhoon). â¢ When the wind speed remains below 38 mph, the cyclone is referred to as a tropical depression only.
Tropical cyclones are actually entire weather systems which include tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes. A tropical storm is classified according to its speed. When the speed of the wind is between 39 mph to 73 mph, the tropical depression developed is classified as a tropical storm. For instance, when Irene hit New York City, it had lost its wind speed and was considered a tropical storm rather than a hurricane.