Explainer
Explainer
What is the difference between a cyclone, typhoon and hurricane? And why are storms given names?
More than 1,900 disasters have been attributed to tropical cyclones worldwide since 1970, resulting in more than 790,000 deaths. But what are they exactly, and is there a difference between cyclones, typhoons and hurricanes?
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People watch as huge swells hit the beaches on the Gold Coast, Australia. Pic: AAP/AP
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The aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas in September 2019. Pic: AP
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Storm-tossed waters batter the coast of Osaka after a typhoon in 2018. Pic: Kyodo/AP
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