What is the difference between a cyclone, typhoon and hurricane?
Cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes: these extreme tropical storms often make headlines as they disrupt lives and leave ...
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What is the difference between a cyclone, typhoon and hurricane? And why are storms given names?
Cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes ... Image: The aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas in September 2019. Pic: AP They are measured by their winds, but they have other characteristics which ...
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Prepare for a Hurricane or Typhoon
A hurricane or typhoon is a type of tropical cyclone, or severe tropical storm. They form in almost all ocean basins. A typical cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms, and in the Northern ...
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Hurricane Helene to Typhoon Yagi: Worst climate disasters of 2024 that caused billions in damage
The climate crisis took a hefty economic toll in 2024, with just 10 disasters causing over $200bn in damage, according to a new report by Christian Aid. The report, released on Monday, lists the ...
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Super Typhoon Saola: Hong Kong Observatory raises T10 signal as ex-director warns public to ‘brace for the worst’
Hong Kong issued the highest No 10 hurricane signal for the first time in five years as Super Typhoon Saola was on track to swing closest to the city near midnight on Friday. Winds of 118 km/h or ...