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How Are Hurricanes and Typhoons Named?
During World War II, U.S. Navy and Army meteorologists began using their wives' and...
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What Is a Hurricane?
A hurricane is essentially a large tropical storm. 
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World Meteorological Organization headquarters
World Meteorological Organization headquarters, Geneva.
Mark Parsons