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"Cyclone" vs. "hurricane": comparing nature's titans
Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 18:26English.me team member
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?
Examples of usage
Cyclone- A powerful cyclone struck the coast, causing widespread damage.
- Meteorologists predicted the cyclone would weaken as it moved inland.
- 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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