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Hurricane, typhoon, cyclone: How do meteorological names differ around the world?

Hurricane, typhoon, cyclone: How do meteorological names differ around the world?
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The earth is a big place, but different parts of the planet often experience the same weather. Sometimes people in different parts of the world call them different things, even if the same meteorological mechanisms are at play.

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