Why are cyclones, tsunamis, etc. named?

First things first . We all must understand that hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones are all the same, just different names for tropical storms in different parts of the world; Hurricane in the Atlantic, Typhoon in the Pacific and Cyclone in the Indian Ocean. read more

Because it's easier and less confusing to say"Cyclone Phailin" than remember the storm's number or its longitude and latitude. It's also easier when you have more than one storm to track . read more

We all must understand that hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones are all the same, just different names for tropical storms in different parts of the world; Hurricane in the Atlantic, Typhoon in the Pacific and Cyclone in the Indian Ocean. read more