Question
Download Solution PDFIn which of the following regions, a cyclone is known as "Typhoon"?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Japan.Key Points
- A typhoon is a type of tropical cyclone that occurs in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, specifically in the region around Japan.
- Typhoons are known for their strong winds, heavy rain, and potential for destructive storm surges.
Additional Information
- In India, cyclones are typically referred to as "cyclonic storms" or "severe cyclonic storms."
- Canada and Brazil are not typically associated with tropical cyclones, but they may experience other types of storms such as hurricanes or typhoons in other regions of the world.
- It is important to note that typhoons, hurricanes, and cyclones are all essentially the same type of storm, but are given different names depending on the region in which they occur.
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