print email comment close Frequently Asked Questions: Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Tropical Cyclones URL: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/tcfaq/tcfaqHED.html Description: FAQ about "the characteristics of these catastrophic storms, how they are monitored and forecasted, and what are some of research topics that are being addressed today." The site notes that "the terms 'hurricane' and 'typhoon' are regionally specific names for a strong 'tropical cyclone.'" Topics also include tropical cyclone records and where to go for real-time advisories. Available in several languages. From the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Publisher: Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), NOAA Extra Keywords tropical disturbance, tropical depression, tropical storm LII Database Information: Record 26069 created by Maria Brandt on 05/06/2008 Last modification on 05/15/2008 Published: 05/15/2008   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/26069