Tropical cyclones in the Pacific region are being named, with monikers such as Amanda and Boris being used. This practice of naming storms is not new, as humans have been giving names to things in their environment for almost as long as language has existed.

The use of formal naming practices for storms has a purpose, although the exact reasons are not fully explained here. Further details on the importance of naming storms, as well as other phenomena, can be found in the original article.

The U.S. hurricane season is currently gearing up, with the naming of tropical cyclones unfolding quickly.