Why do hurricanes have different names? / myLot

Nairobi, Kenya

September 11, 2017 12:06pm CST

I learned new hurricane names here on myLot like Irma and Katrina. Actually, I also feel sad for those affected by hurricanes. I have also had a better understanding of what a hurricane is. But why do they have different names?

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Hope

@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

17 Sep 17

Just like we have different names, to distinguish one storm from another.

The names will re-used unless they are very destructive, such as Katrina, then they are taken out of circulation.

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Mildred Tabitha

@mildredtabitha (16053)

• Nairobi, Kenya

18 Sep 17

Thank you my friend. :)

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LK2018

@Letranknight2015 (51532)

• Philippines

12 Sep 17

They don't really name it the same when it reaches the country. Specially in my country. They just name it in random I supposed.

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Mildred Tabitha

@mildredtabitha (16053)

• Nairobi, Kenya

12 Sep 17

That is nice to know

Judy Story

@jstory07 (134464)

• Roseburg, Oregon

11 Sep 17

So the Scientist know whic one they are talking about.

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Mildred Tabitha

@mildredtabitha (16053)

• Nairobi, Kenya

12 Sep 17

Thanks for that answer my friend. I am now enlightened :)