Hurricanes and typhoons are both tropical cyclones formed over warm ocean waters. When a combination of warm water, moist air, and converging winds come together, it can create a low-pressure system that starts to rotate and develop into a tropical storm. If the wind speeds reach 74 mph or higher, it becomes a hurricane in the Atlantic and the northeastern Pacific Ocean, and a typhoon in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
These powerful storms can cause significant damage due to high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and flooding. The strong winds can destroy buildings, uproot trees, and knock down power lines, leading to widespread power outages. The heavy rainfall can cause flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage. Storm surges, which are walls of water pushed ashore by the hurricane or typhoon, can cause coastal flooding and erosion. Overall, hurricanes and typhoons can have devastating impacts on communities and ecosystems in their paths.
