cyclones
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The Worst Types Of Cyclones Are Becoming More Likely
India and Bangladesh are currently reeling from Cyclone Amphan. The cyclone made landfall Wednesday, forcing millions into shelters.
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Cyclone Harold Wreaks Havoc Across The Pacific, And It’s Not Done Yet
Just days after hitting Vanuatu, Cyclone Harold struck Fiji on Wednesday. These island nations are coping with fallout from coronavirus pandemic, but that doesn’t mean extreme weather will take it easy on those in its path. That’s certainly been the case with this monster cyclone.
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Cyclone Kenneth Poses A Humanitarian Nightmare As It Slams Into Mozambique
For the second time in a month, Mozambique is dealing with a catastrophic cyclone. On Thursday night local time, Cyclone Kenneth roared ashore on the country’s north coast with the strength of a major hurricane. Like its predecessor Cyclone Idai, the storm is expected to linger inland and dump metres of rain.
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Hurricanes Aren’t Moving As Fast As They Used To, And That’s Bad
Hurricane Harvey, as seen from low-Earth orbit.Image: NASA The pace at which hurricanes move across the planet is slowing, according to new research. This suggests Hurricane Harvey, which stalled over Texas last year, may not have been an anomaly, and that highly destructive, slow-moving tropical storms are becoming more common.