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... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > disasters > natural disasters > hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones

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hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones  

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  • Cyclones are organized storms that have a circular wind pattern and a defined center (also referred to as an “eye”). Such storms are fueled by energy from warm waters. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones]

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