The first three stages of a developing hurricane are (from first stage to third stage)
A) tropical disturbance,tropical storm,and typhoon.
B) tropical depression,tropical disturbance,and tropical storm.
C) tropical disturbance,tropical depression,and tropical storm.
D) cyclone,typhoon,and tropical storm.

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The first three stages of a developing hurricane are tropical disturbance, tropical depression, and tropical storm. A tropical disturbance is a cluster of thunderstorms that has the potential to develop into a larger storm. A tropical depression is formed when the disturbance begins to organize and winds of up to 38 mph are recorded. When the depression’s winds reach sustained speeds of up to 39-73mph, it is upgraded to a tropical storm.

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