We often hear typhoons and hurricanes mentioned in the weather forecast. Their main difference is what is the difference between a typhoon and a hurricane?

1. Difference of activity range: Typhoons mainly refer to tropical cyclones generated and active in the northwest Pacific and the South China Sea, while hurricanes refer to tropical cyclones generated and active in the Middle East Pacific and the North Atlantic.

2. Difference of wind grades: From the grading point of view, typhoons with winds above 12 are divided into three grades, while hurricanes have more grades and higher upper limits. A first-class hurricane is equivalent to a typhoon or a strong typhoon, a second-class hurricane is equivalent to a strong typhoon, and a third-class hurricane is equivalent to a strong typhoon or a super typhoon.

3. Naming difference: From the naming way, the names of hurricanes are all taken from people's names, which is relatively simple. Typhoons have various names and are provided by 14 member countries (regions) affected by typhoons in the Asia-Pacific region.