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Watch: Learn the differences among major storms

Watch: Learn the differences among major storms
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What's the difference between a hurricane, typhoon and cyclone?

We're just beginning the time of year when monstrous storms develop in the oceans around the world.

They're called hurricanes, typhoons and even cyclones.

But what are the differences among these three storms?

Watch the video to find out.

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