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Although both are considered tropical cyclones,what is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
Tropical Cyclones
Powerful storm systems characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and heavy rain, forming over warm tropical oceans.
Hurricane
A tropical cyclone with wind speeds of 74 miles per hour or greater that occurs especially in the western Atlantic, affecting coastal areas with heavy rain and destructive winds.
Typhoon
A tropical cyclone occurring in the western part of the North Pacific Ocean, characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges.
- Acquire knowledge about the impact of ocean currents on temperate rainforest climates.
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- Acquire knowledge about the impact of ocean currents on temperate rainforest climates.
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