5. Tropical Depresion -A Tropical
depression is a tropical mass of
thunderstorms with a cyclonic
wind circulation between 20 and
Tropical Storm - A tropical storm is
34 knots.
a tropical cyclone with maximum
sustained winds of at least 34
knots (39A typhoon is a mature
mph or 63 kph).
Typhoon -
tropical cyclone that develops in
the northwestern part of the
Pacific Ocean between 180° and
100°E. This region is referred to
Super Typhoon - Super typhoons
as the northwest Pacific basin.
are very strong tropical cyclones.
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8. Eye
The most recognizable feature found within a
hurricane is the eye. They are found at the
center and are between 20-50km in diameter.
Eye Wall
the area immediately outside the eye of a hurricane or
cyclone, associated with tall clouds, rainfall, and high
winds.
Rain bands
