Over the next 7 days we’re going to bust 7 common myths about tropical cyclones! 🤔 Myth #1 tropical cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons are different systems. Essentially, the only difference is where the storm occurs. The terms hurricane and typhoon are regionally specific names for a severe tropical cyclone (sustained winds of more than 118 km/h). Hurricane is used in the northern Atlantic Ocean, the northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, or the South Pacific east of 160E. Typhoon is us

Hurricanes vs typhoons vs cyclones: What is the difference? The three are virtually identical, but the biggest difference boils down to one factor. https://bit.ly/46pL9Gs | AccuWeather

WATCH: our new 'Understanding tropical cyclone categories' video. A tropical cyclone’s effects vary depending on its intensity, so it’s important to understand the hazards involved and the potential damage a tropical cyclone can cause. More info: http://www.bom.gov.au/cyclone/about/ | Bureau of Meteorology