cyclone vs hurricane:

Cyclone and hurricane are both devastating events of nature. They are natural disasters. Both of these are types of tropical storms that form over oceans. Scientifically known as Tropical Cyclones.

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So, what are the differences?

Naming Convention: The primary difference is geographical. The same storm system is called a hurricane in the Atlantic and a cyclone in the Indian Ocean.

Intensity Scales: Hurricanes are measured using the Saffir-Simpson scale, while cyclones in Australia use a Category 1-5 system, both indicating storm intensity.

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