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Answer by Oomabear
Submitted on 9/23/2004
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"Hurricane" and "typhoon" are two names for the same thing, namely, a tropical cyclone with winds of 65 knots (75 m.p.h.) or more. When these storms occur in the Western Hemisphere (in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico), we call them hurricanes. When they occur in the North Pacific Ocean west of the International Date Line, we call them typhoons. Names of Pacific hurricanes, Atlantic hurricanes, and typhoons are all derived from separate lists. There are climatological differences between hurricanes and typhoons. In order for tropical cyclones to form, sea surface temperatures are usually at least 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmer the water, the greater the energy potentially available to the tropical cyclone. Because the sea surface temperature is about 2 degrees Celsius warmer in the western tropical Pacific than all other places tropical cyclones form, and the layer of warm water is thicker and more extensive there, typhoons tend to be more vigorous and numerous than hurricanes. Whereas the hurricane season lasts from June to November, the typhoon season lasts from May through December. In fact, typhoons can occur in every month of the year.

Answer by luvlove
Submitted on 11/22/2004
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The Caribbean Sea is the spawning ground for hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. They are called typhoons In the western Pacific and cyclones in the Indian Ocean, but the physics is the same. A cyclone is any mass of air that spirals around a low pressure center. It is an organized collection of thunderstorms embedded in a swirling mass of air. At the center of the spiral is the eye, a vertical tube of clear skies and calm winds; the more intense the storm, the smaller the eye. Although the main upwards flow of air is around the eye, the entire air mass is unstable. Spiraling rows of thunderstorms with relatively clear areas between them extend outwards for up to two thousand miles from the center, gradually diminishing in intensity.

Answer by Swift 1
Submitted on 12/28/2004
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Cyclones are Tornadoes.Tornadoes that form over waters are Tropical Cyclones The terms "hurricane" and "typhoon" are regionally specific names for a strong "tropical cyclone." A tropical cyclone is the generic term for a non-frontal synoptic scale low-pressure system over tropical or subtropical waters with organized convection (i.e. thunderstorm activity) and definite cyclonic surface wind circulation. Tropical cyclones with maximum sustained surface winds of less than 17 m/s (34 kt) are called "tropical depressions" (this is not to be confused with the condition mid-latitude people get during a long, cold and grey winter wishing they could be closer to the equator). Once the tropical cyclone reaches winds of at least 17 m/s they are typically called a "tropical storm" and they are assigned a name. If the cyclone�s winds reach 33 m/s (64 kt), it will be classified as a "hurricane" (in the North Atlantic Ocean, in the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline,or in the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E); a "typhoon" (in the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the dateline); a "severe tropical cyclone" (in the Southwest Pacific Ocean west of 160E or Southeast Indian Ocean east of 90E); a "severe cyclonic storm" (in the North Indian Ocean); and a "tropical cyclone" (in the Southwest Indian Ocean).

Answer by skysearcher
Submitted on 3/21/2006
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Just in case any one asks this question and gets this page, here is what I found: Difference between hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones Do you know the difference between a hurricane, a typhoon and a cyclone? Honolulu Community College Professor Richard Brill does. The Caribbean Sea is the spawning ground for hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. They are called typhoons In the western Pacific and cyclones in the Indian Ocean, but the physics is the same. A cyclone is any mass of air that spirals around a low pressure center. It is an organized collection of thunderstorms embedded in a swirling mass of air. At the center of the spiral is the eye, a vertical tube of clear skies and calm winds; the more intense the storm, the smaller the eye. Although the main upwards flow of air is around the eye, the entire air mass is unstable. Spiraling rows of thunderstorms with relatively clear areas between them extend outwards for up to two thousand miles from the center, gradually diminishing in intensity. Source: http://www.hawaii.edu/ur/University_Report/URMay/hurricane.html

Answer by i love english
Submitted on 5/13/2006
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So, first, when dealing with cyclones and tornados, you have to understand a little bit of history. About a hundred years ago, cyclones and tornadoes were considered pretty much the same thing -- land based circular wind storms. But that doesn't hold true today. Technically, a cyclone is any kind of circular wind storm. But now, only used to describe a strong tropical storm found off of the coast of India, something you definitely would not call a tornado. As for hurricanes and typhoons, well, that was a bit of a trick question. Hurricanes and Typhoons are the same thing, but in different places. If you're standing on the coast of Florida and there's a strong tropical storm coming, you may be hit by a hurricane. If you're fishing in the Philipines, be careful, because you're in typhoon territory. Hurricanes happen in the Atlantic and typhoons happen in the Pacific, it just that simple. So basically, hurricanes and typhoons form over water and are huge, while tornados form over land and are much smaller in size. But, try telling that to the cows in Kansas. As for the term cyclone, you can attach that to any circular wind storm you want, for now. And if things change, I'll let you know.

Answer by kay ann
Submitted on 2/20/2007
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The terms "hurricane" and "typhoon" are regionally specific names for a strong "tropical cyclone". A tropical cyclone is the generic term for a non-frontal synoptic scale low-pressure system over tropical or sub-tropical waters with organized convection (i.e. thunderstorm activity) and definite cyclonic surface wind circulation. 1."hurricane" (the North Atlantic Ocean, the 2.Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the 3.dateline, or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E) 4."typhoon" (the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the dateline) 5."severe tropical cyclone" (the Southwest Pacific Ocean west of 160E or Southeast Indian Ocean east of 90E) 6."severe cyclonic storm" (the North Indian Ocean) 7."tropical cyclone" (the Southwest Indian Ocean)

Answer by sana
Submitted on 6/22/2007
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The terms "hurricane" and "typhoon" are regionally specific names for a strong "tropical cyclone". A tropical cyclone is the generic term for a non-frontal synoptic scale low-pressure system over tropical or sub-tropical waters with organized convection (i.e. thunderstorm activity) and definite cyclonic surface wind circulation (Holland 1993). Tropical cyclones with maximum sustained surface winds of less than 17 m/s (34 kt, 39 mph) are called "tropical depressions" (This is not to be confused with the condition mid-latitude people get during a long, cold and grey winter wishing they could be closer to the equator ;-)). Once the tropical cyclone reaches winds of at least 17 m/s (34 kt, 39 mph) they are typically called a "tropical storm" and assigned a name. If winds reach 33 m/s (64 kt, 74 mph)), then they are called: "hurricane" (the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E) "typhoon" (the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the dateline) "severe tropical cyclone" (the Southwest Pacific Ocean west of 160E or Southeast Indian Ocean east of 90E) "severe cyclonic storm" (the North Indian Ocean) "tropical cyclone" (the Southwest Indian Ocean)

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Question by Sam
Submitted on 2/20/2004
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What is the difference between a hurricane, typhoon,cyclone,and tornado?

Answer by lenalove
Submitted on 4/9/2004
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i think tghat people should go eat burger king

Answer by Tina
Submitted on 4/18/2004
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lenalove, what the hack is wrong with you? answer the question!!whatever...

Answer by JKJLJ
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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THE DIFFERENC ARE THE PLACE THEY HAPPEN TO TAKE PLACE.

Answer by MARIENA
Submitted on 5/5/2004
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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENE DAVE?

Answer by Ashley
Submitted on 6/2/2004
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They all have different names... Dahh

Answer by poop
Submitted on 6/10/2004
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hi poo

Answer by David
Submitted on 6/10/2004
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Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are exactly the same-except for where they form. Hurricanes in the Atlantic and East Pacific, typhoons in the West Pacific, and cyclones in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific. However, tornadoes are a completely different phenomenon and are much more localized, small scale "twisters", that can at times have winds of nearly 300 MPH (WAY higher than the most powerful hurricanes).

Answer by coffee girl
Submitted on 8/5/2004
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The terms "hurricane" and "typhoon" are regionally specific names for a strong "tropical cyclone". A tropical cyclone is the generic term for a non-frontal synoptic scale low-pressure system over tropical or sub-tropical waters with organized convection (i.e. thunderstorm activity) and definite cyclonic surface wind circulation (Holland 1993).

Answer by Bill
Submitted on 8/13/2004
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Typhoons and Hurricanes are both types of Cyclones. Cyclones also include tropical depressions and storms. Hurricanes are formed in the Atlantic or in the Pacific East of the date line. Typhoons are formed in the Pacific west of the date line and in the North Pacific.

Answer by Duh!
Submitted on 8/19/2004
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CYCLONE: An atmospheric closed circulation rotating counter-clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. HURRICANE / TYPHOON: A tropical cyclone in which the maximum sustained surface wind (using the U.S. 1-minute average) is 64 kt (74 mph or 119 km/hr) or more. The term hurricane is used for Northern Hemisphere tropical cyclones east of the International Dateline to the Greenwich Meridian. The term typhoon is used for Pacific tropical cyclones north of the Equator west of the International Dateline. Oh yeah, this is not my OPINION, it is per the NOAA. Look that up if you do not know what it means.

Answer by Chelseajeanthelovemachine
Submitted on 8/19/2004
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The difference between a typhoon, cyclone, hurricane, and tornado is all about the wind speed. Obviously if there is something spinning at up to 300 MPH(tornadoes) and there are other things spinning at 65 MPH(cyclones) they are very different. Also the type of phenomenon it is can also depend on the location that it takes place at. For instance, if it is on the east pacific it is a hurricane, where if it is in the west pacific then it is of course, a typhoon.

Answer by Mr
Submitted on 8/25/2004
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cyclones smell like cheese

Answer by whatever!!!
Submitted on 8/31/2004
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you are stupid people except for you David...you have been a good boy...keep on studin'!!!! love ya!!! whatever

Answer by VITO
Submitted on 9/1/2004
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THEY ARE ALMOST ALL THE SAME.HURRICANES HAVE WINDS UP TO 160 MPH. FOUND IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. TYPHOONS AND CYCLONES HAVE WINDS UP TO 180 MPH AN ARE IN THE PACIFIC AND INDIAN OCEAN RESPECTIVLY.

Answer by Hello
Submitted on 9/16/2004
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Try this government website on cyclones and weather disturbances. General Info: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/tcfaqL.html This will answer your question: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/L1.html Hurricanes often spawn tornados: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/L2.html This is also a helpful gov site. The National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Answer by RAMJET!!
Submitted on 9/5/2004
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cyclone's, typhoon's winds rotate counter clockwise; hurricanes winds rotate clockwise.

Answer by MIZZUSICFRIZZEAKGIZZIRL
Submitted on 9/12/2004
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Cyclones are tornadoes...just a different name...they don't form in water...

Answer by Principessa
Submitted on 9/12/2004
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One difference I've heard about Hurricanes and Tornados is that a Hurricane is more like a really bad storm. It has heavy rain and really strong winds where as a tornado is more of really strong wind.

Answer by keyka
Submitted on 9/13/2004
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i still dont get it what is a typhoon???????? Is it a tornado but with with water????

Answer by the gay man
Submitted on 9/13/2004
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i would love to stick my weiner up davids ass

Answer by smelly belly
Submitted on 9/14/2004
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i smell

Answer by MONKEY
Submitted on 9/14/2004
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Answer by MyCatPeed
Submitted on 9/15/2004
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Both hurricanes and typhoons are tropical cyclones...hurricanes as Dave said form in the Atlantic or Caribbean while typhoons are mainly in the Pacific Ocean (west of the international date line). Typhoons are generally stronger and more damaging than hurricanes because the water in the Pacific is warmer than the water in the Atlantic.

Answer by Lissy
Submitted on 9/15/2004
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loser

Answer by cougar
Submitted on 9/17/2004
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A typhoon is what hurricanes are called in the Pacific Ocean. Both hurricanes and typhoons are tropical cyclones. Hurricanes are a bit more specifically defined than typhoons. The American Heritage dictionary defines a hurricane as a severe tropical cyclone originating in the equatorial regions of the Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean Sea, traveling north, northwest, or northeast from its point of origin, and usually involving heavy rains. The same source describes a typhoon as a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans.

Answer by owl
Submitted on 9/20/2004
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they are all similar but in different locations

Answer by shawn
Submitted on 9/22/2004
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what is the diffrent between a huricane and a tytphoon

Answer by cara
Submitted on 9/23/2004
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What is the difference between a typhoon and cyclone?

Answer by jmswift
Submitted on 9/26/2004
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The answer is 42.

Answer by me the man...cuz im all man
Submitted on 9/28/2004
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Answer by crip
Submitted on 10/12/2004
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the difference between a hurricane and a tornado is that a hurricane forms over a body of water and a tornado forms over high levels of land.

Answer by jeff
Submitted on 10/16/2004
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Submitted on 10/19/2004
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Answer by jfizzle
Submitted on 11/3/2004
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Like what ever this dome anyway!!!!!