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Typhoon vs. Hurricane

Typhoon

A very powerful and large storm in the region of the northwest Pacific Ocean, similar to a hurricane

Examples:

The typhoon uprooted hundreds of ancient trees in the park.Satellite images captured the massive typhoon approaching the coast.Emergency shelters were prepared in anticipation of the typhoon.

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Hurricane

/ˈhʌrəkən/
A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters

Examples:

Many towns were hammered by the hurricane.Twelve days later, a hurricane hit our ship.The hurricane caused widespread flooding in the region.

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This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Typhoon and hurricane are both types of tropical cyclones, but their names depend on where they occur.
  • Typhoons occur in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, while hurricanes form in the North Atlantic, central and eastern North Pacific Oceans.
  • They are essentially the same phenomenon but are named differently based on geographic regions.
  • A convenient way to remember is that hurricanes are often associated with the Atlantic and America, while typhoons are associated with Asia.
  • Both terms describe powerful storms with strong winds and heavy rains, but their regional occurrence distinguishes them.
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