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What are the tropical cyclones of Bay of Bengal usually called?

  1. Hurricanes

  2. Typhoons

  3. Depressions

  4. Tornadoes
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Explanation

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) classifies tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea using specific terminology. Initially they form as "Depressions" before intensifying into "Deep Depressions" and "Cyclonic Storms". The term "Hurricane" is used in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific, while "Typhoon" is used in the Northwest Pacific.

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