Hurricanes, Cyclones, Typhoons ... Oh My!
Contrary to popular belief, the only difference between a hurricane, a cyclone and a typhoon is the location where the storm occurs. The weather phenomenon all these terms are referring to are the same. The ingredients for these storms include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture and relatively light winds. If the right conditions persist long enough, they can combine to produce the violent winds, incredible waves, torrential rains and flood we associate with hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons. Keep reading to learn more about these impressive weather phenomenons:
Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are all by-products of tropical storms. These are some of the most destructive weather systems on Earth. They're accompanied by forced winds, torrential rains and massive pressure falls. Essentially, a tropical storm is a system of thunderstorms, characterized by surface circulation and accompanied by sustained winds with speeds of 39-73 miles per hour. This is the point where the storm takes on a new name dependent upon the location of the planet it's in:
Hurricanes
In the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, the term "hurricane" is used. The Atlantic area includes storms in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Most hurricanes emerge thousands of miles away from the coastlines they could potentially hit. Hurricanes are the term we use in the United States, but it's also used to refer to those storms affecting Mexico and Caribbean cities and islands. Americans are most familiar with the National Hurricane Center in Miami, but hurricanes are also monitored by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu.
Cyclones
In the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, the term "cyclone" is used. Cyclones tend to appear in countries such as Madagascar, India and parts of Australia. They also often hit countries like Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and other nearby countries. There are 4 agencies responsible for monitoring these storms: the Australian Bureau of Meteorology for those storms around Australia, the India Meteorological Department for those in the northern Indian Ocean, the Meteo-France for those in the southwestern Indian Ocean (around Madagascar) and New Zealand's MetService for those in the southern Pacific.
Typhoons
In the Northwest Pacific, the term "typhoon" is used. Typhoons typically occur in the proximity of the Philippines, China and the Marshall Islands. These storms are monitored by the Japanese Meteorological Agency. If a storm forms in the Central Pacific Hurricane Center's area, but then moves west over the International Date Line, it becomes the responsibility of the Japanese Meteorological Agency.
No matter where you live or which term you associate with this type of destructive weather system, you need to be prepared. In the United States, you can trust Big Bags USA® flood barriers to help you be prepared for hurricane season. Our protective flood barriers can keep flood waters contained, divert them off of roads and keep them away from homes and buildings. All communities, especially those in coastal areas, should have a flood mitigation plan in place that includes a product such as ours. To learn more about what Big Bags USA® can do to help your community with flood preparedness and flood preparation, give us a call at 1-800-337-0537.
Tropical Storms
Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons are all by-products of tropical storms. These are some of the most destructive weather systems on Earth. They're accompanied by forced winds, torrential rains and massive pressure falls. Essentially, a tropical storm is a system of thunderstorms, characterized by surface circulation and accompanied by sustained winds with speeds of 39-73 miles per hour. This is the point where the storm takes on a new name dependent upon the location of the planet it's in:
Hurricanes
In the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, the term "hurricane" is used. The Atlantic area includes storms in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Most hurricanes emerge thousands of miles away from the coastlines they could potentially hit. Hurricanes are the term we use in the United States, but it's also used to refer to those storms affecting Mexico and Caribbean cities and islands. Americans are most familiar with the National Hurricane Center in Miami, but hurricanes are also monitored by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu.
Cyclones
In the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, the term "cyclone" is used. Cyclones tend to appear in countries such as Madagascar, India and parts of Australia. They also often hit countries like Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and other nearby countries. There are 4 agencies responsible for monitoring these storms: the Australian Bureau of Meteorology for those storms around Australia, the India Meteorological Department for those in the northern Indian Ocean, the Meteo-France for those in the southwestern Indian Ocean (around Madagascar) and New Zealand's MetService for those in the southern Pacific.
TyphoonsIn the Northwest Pacific, the term "typhoon" is used. Typhoons typically occur in the proximity of the Philippines, China and the Marshall Islands. These storms are monitored by the Japanese Meteorological Agency. If a storm forms in the Central Pacific Hurricane Center's area, but then moves west over the International Date Line, it becomes the responsibility of the Japanese Meteorological Agency.
Hurricane Protection from Big Bags USA®
No matter where you live or which term you associate with this type of destructive weather system, you need to be prepared. In the United States, you can trust Big Bags USA® flood barriers to help you be prepared for hurricane season. Our protective flood barriers can keep flood waters contained, divert them off of roads and keep them away from homes and buildings. All communities, especially those in coastal areas, should have a flood mitigation plan in place that includes a product such as ours. To learn more about what Big Bags USA® can do to help your community with flood preparedness and flood preparation, give us a call at 1-800-337-0537.
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