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Understanding Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons: What's the Difference and How They Form
Nov 07, 2025 02:25 pm CST
This comprehensive guide explains the differences between hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons - all variations of tropical cyclones occurring in different regions worldwide. Learn about storm classification systems, formation patterns, seasonal variations, and the science behind these powerful weather phenomena, including recent examples like Typhoon Kalmaegi that claimed over 100 lives in the Philippines before hitting Vietnam.
Inside Hurricane Melissa: US Air Force Hurricane Hunters Capture Rare Footage of 2025's Strongest Storm
Oct 28, 2025 05:27 pm CST
US Air Force Hurricane Hunters successfully penetrated Hurricane Melissa, capturing extraordinary footage from inside the eye of 2025's most powerful storm. The mission collected vital meteorological data as the Category 5 hurricane approached Jamaica, showcasing the impressive "stadium effect" and unique wave patterns within the storm. With winds up to 282 kmph, Melissa is poised to become the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica since record-keeping began in 1851, prompting mass evacuations and already causing casualties across the Caribbean.
Typhoon Ragasa: 14 Dead, 124 Missing As Lake Barrier Bursts In Taiwan
Sep 24, 2025 10:47 am CST
At least 14 people were killed when a decades-old lake barrier burst in Taiwan, a government official said Wednesday, after Super Typhoon Ragasa pounded the island with torrential rains.