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"Cyclone" vs. "hurricane": comparing nature's titans

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 18:26
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Cyclone and hurricane. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both cyclone and hurricane refer to types of intense circular storm systems with strong winds and low-pressure centers and are part of the same overall meteorological phenomenon known as tropical cyclones.

What is different?

The term "cyclone" is a general term used worldwide for such storm systems, but "hurricane" specifically refers to a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean and northeastern Pacific Ocean.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for cyclone) and hurricane

Examples of usage

Cyclone
  • A powerful cyclone struck the coast, causing widespread damage.
  • Meteorologists predicted the cyclone would weaken as it moved inland.
Hurricane
  • The hurricane made landfall with winds exceeding 120 miles per hour.
  • Emergency services were prepared for the arrival of the hurricane.

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