hurricane
hurricane, local name in the Caribbean, North Atlantic, and eastern North Pacific regions for a large tropical cyclone.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title:
hurricane
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
21 October 2025
Access Date:
November 14, 2026