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Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones: What's the difference?

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Thursday, September 13, 2018
Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones: What's the difference?

This video describes the different types of tropical storms and explains how they are named. It also takes a look at the biggest hurricane ever recorded.

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