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cyclones

noun

plural of cyclone

as in hurricanes

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How rare are tropical storms or hurricanes in Southern California?

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Researchers say that more attention needs to be placed on the threat of tropical cyclones — a term that includes hurricanes and tropical storms — to Southern California.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

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China’s largest container ports continue to endure congestion and delays weeks after multiple typhoons hit the eastern part of the country, causing some carriers to skip calls at the gateways.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Scientists say global warming has made extreme weather more likely, including stronger typhoons.

— Reuters, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026

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