Tropical cyclone (Q1120)
Subject, term, tag: Tropical cyclone
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Tropical cyclone |
Subject, term, tag: Tropical cyclone |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The general term for a strong, cyclonic-scale disturbance that originates over tropical oceans. Distinguished from weaker systems (often named tropical disturbances or depressions) by exceeding a threshold wind speed. A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone with one-minute average surface winds between 18 and 32 m s –1. Beyond 32 m s –1, a tropical cyclone is called a hurricane, typhoon or cyclone, depending on geographic location. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026