Cyclones (northern Indian Ocean), hurricanes (Atlantic Ocean) and typhoons (Pacific Ocean) are tropical storms that occur in different regions of the world. All tropical cyclones form over tropical waters (usually between 20°N and 20°S) with a sea surface temperature of at least 26 °C, developing as a powerful low-pressure vortex. They can reach a diameter of 1,000 km and cause widespread catastrophic destruction through high wind speeds, landslides, and flooding. This threatens to severely damage homes in an entire region. At sea, hurricanes can endanger shipping due to storms and high seas. When wind-induced waves hit the coastline, they often lead to flooding and erosion.