1978 Storm Names
These names were used for storms forming in the eastern Pacific Ocean this year. This is the first time these names were used except for Carlotta and Olivia, which was used in 1967, 1971, and 1975. Names not retired from this list were used in the 1982 season. At this time, lists were intended to be repeated every four years instead of six.
This is the first season to use lists with male and female names on it. It is also the first year of modern naming.
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The central Pacific used names and numbers from the western Pacific's typhoon list. One name – Susan – was used.
Read more about this topic: 1978 Pacific Hurricane Season
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