Cyclones that develop in between the tropics i.e. between 23°30' N and 23°30' S latitude are called tropical cyclones. The phenomenon of tropical cyclone is known by various names in different parts of the world. Some of the popular names are:
| Country |
Name |
| Australia |
Willy Willy |
| China |
Typhoon |
| India |
Cyclones |
| Japan |
Taifu |
| Phillippines |
Baguio |
| USA |
Hurricane |
