Hurricane, cyclone, and typhoon are all names given to tropical storms with winds greater than 74 miles per hour. They have different names in different parts of the world. This map shows where each name is used.

For more information:
Hurricanes
Hurricane Movement
Hurricane Damage

Last modified February 12, 2009 by Lisa Gardiner.
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