Hurricanes explained: How they form and differ from cyclones and typhoons
Summary
The article explains how hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are the same type of storm with different names based on where they form. It also describes Hurricane Erin's recent rapid intensification and its impacts, as well as how such storms develop over warm ocean waters.Key Facts
- Hurricane Erin quickly intensified to a Category 5 hurricane before weakening to Category 2.
- The hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean runs from June 1 to November 30.
- Erin's rapid intensification is linked to climate change, which makes storms stronger.
- Hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons are storms with winds over 119 km/h (74 mph), named differently based on their location.
- Hurricanes happen in the North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, cyclones in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, and typhoons in the northwestern Pacific.
- Erin caused significant waves and coastal flooding along the US East Coast and threatened various islands.
- Tropical storms form over warm ocean waters, and once their winds reach 119 km/h, they become hurricanes or similar types.
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