On Hurricanes, Typhoons and Cyclones

Why is it called a typhoon instead of a hurricane? by Marianne Ho https://www.quora.com/Why-is-it-called-a-typhoon-instead-of-a-hurricane/answer/Marianne-Ho?share=a34f5339&srid=ibaJ

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