What's the difference between a typhoon, a hurricane and a whirlwind?

Typhoon: Typhoon is a tropical cyclone in the northwest Pacific Ocean.

Hurricanes: Hurricanes are tropical cyclones generated in the Atlantic Ocean, including the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

Cyclone: Cyclone is a tropical cyclone produced in the Indian Ocean.

Second, the wind speed is different.

Typhoon: typhoon wind speed17.2m/s or above.

Hurricane: The wind speed of hurricane is above 33m/s. ..

Cyclone: The wind speed of cyclone is above 32.7 meters.

Extended data

Typhoon prevention:

1. Ships should sail into the safe harbor in time. Don't sail before and after the typhoon to avoid returning after the typhoon.

2. After the typhoon warning is issued by the Meteorological Observatory, don't swim at the seaside or go to the area where the typhoon passes. People who go out should go home as soon as possible.

3. Residents should close the windows, take away the flowerpots and clothes hangers on the balcony, and reinforce the outdoor objects that are easily blown by the wind.

4? Clean up the drainage pipes and channels at home, keep the drainage unblocked, and prevent rainwater from accumulating when the typhoon comes.

Don't go near the window when the typhoon strikes, so as not to be hurt by the window glass broken by strong wind.

6. Be sure to stay away from falling objects outdoors, and don't hide under trees, dangerous walls or billboards, so as not to be hurt by strong winds.

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