A tropical storm with sustained winds exceeding 33 meters per second, which occurs in the Northwest Pacific Ocean west of the dateline, is called this.
- Severe tropical cyclone
- Hurricane
- Typhoon
- Severe cyclonic storm
Answer
The correct answer is C) Typhoon.
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