What is the difference between Typhoon, Hurricane, and Cyclone?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · Typhoon knowledge · 更新 at 2026-07-17
The same thing, different names.
Many resident friends will be confused when they hear about Typhoon, hurricanes or cyclones, in fact they belong to the same weather system, collectively called "tropical cyclones". Formed locationof different .
According to the World Meteorological Organization definition, tropical cyclones occurring in the Northwest Pacific and Sea S waters, we call itTyphoon The tropical cyclones that occur in the Great Ocean, NE Pacific and parts of the Indian Ocean are known asThe Hurricane或The CycloneAlthough the names vary, their forming mechanisms are completely consistent: they all originate at strong air turbulence on the surface of the tropical ocean, accompanied by winds, rainstorms and storms.
Intensity and Early Warning Signals
According to the National Tropical Cyclone Rating Standard released by China Meteorological Agency, tropical cyclones are divided into six levels according to the largest wind force near the center: Nameless, Tropical Storm, Severe Tropical Storm, Typhoon, Severe Typhoon and Super Typhoon.
When the meteorological department releases early warning signals, the public needs to be closely watched, for example, the common Typhoon early warning, from blue to red, increases the level of danger.
- Blue and yellow early warningTiphoon may affect the area, be prepared for wind, check the doors and outdoor objects.
- Orange and Red Early WarningThis means that Typhoon will cause severe rainfall effects, which should be avoided, and residents in the hazardous zone should be relocated.
Particular attention should be paid to the specific provisions on the suspension of classes, the suspension of work, the suspension of shipping, Standards may vary from place to place, subject to local government publication.For example, some cities require primary and secondary schools to be discontinued when typhoon yellow early warning is issued, while other areas may need to reach orange or red early warning in order to implement a complete discontinuation.
Scientific Defense, Safety First
In the face of such extreme weather conditions, scientific defences are key to protecting life and property.
- Cleaning the balcony.: Moving flowers, clothing shelves and other falling objects into the room, to prevent high-altitude falling injuries.
- Reserve materialsPrepare adequate amounts of drinking water, convenient food, light bulbs and common medicines, to prevent water disruption.
- Strengthening the windows.Check whether the glass is strong, and if necessary, use tape to add the "m" form to increase the resilience.
During Typhoon influence, the safest practice is to stay in the indoor fortress, away from the windows. If you are outdoors, look for safe buildings as soon as possible, avoid staying under advertisements, trees or temporary buildings. If you are affected by flooding, do not blindly get into the water, beware of the risk of a well cover or electric shock. Disaster prevention is not only the responsibility of the government, but also requires the active participation and correct response of each resident.
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This article is typhoonsay's original copy content, and the local policy standards are based on the local government's latest release.