What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

Same: Hurricanes and typhoons are the same. They are storms with different names based on where they occur. Hurricanes occur in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific. Typhoons occur in the Northwest Pacific.

Parts of the world: In the Atlantic, it is called a hurricane. In the Pacific , it is called typhoon. Just like tomato vs tomaato.

Location: Hurricanes occur in Atlantic, Typhoons in Pacific. They also have opposite rotations.

Hurricanes/ Typhoons: Hurricanes and Typhoons are the same Weather phenomenon. In the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, the term “Hurricane” is used. In the Northwest Pacific, term “Typhoon” is used. These storms include a pre-existing weather disturbance, warm tropical oceans, moisture, and relatively light winds. They can combine to produce the violent winds, big waves, torrential rains, and floods.