The name Dolphin has been used for three tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Hong Kong, and refers to the Chinese white dolphin, a mascot in Hong Kong.[1] It replaced the name Yanyan, which was retired after the 2003 typhoon season.

References

  1. "Change of Tropical Cyclone Names". Hong Kong Observatory. 24 November 2005.
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