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Encyclopedia > Gonu
Super Cyclonic Storm Gonu
Category 5 cyclone (SSHS)

Cyclone Gonu near peak intensity
Formed June 1, 2007
Dissipated June 7, 2007
Highest
winds
240 km/h (150 mph) (10-minute sustained)
260 km/h (160 mph) (1-minute sustained)
Lowest pressure 920 hPa (mbar)
Fatalities 72 total
Damage $1.216 billion (2007 USD)
Areas
affected
Oman, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Iran
Part of the
2007 North Indian Ocean cyclone season

Cyclone Gonu (JTWC designation: 02A, also known as Super Cyclonic Storm Gonu) was the strongest tropical cyclone on record in the Arabian Sea, and tied for the strongest tropical cyclone on record in the northern Indian Ocean. [1] The second named tropical cyclone of the 2007 North Indian Ocean cyclone season, Gonu developed from a persistent area of convection in the eastern Arabian Sea on June 1. With a favorable upper-level environment and warm sea surface temperatures, it rapidly intensified to attain peak 10-min winds of 240 km/h (150 mph) on June 3, as warned by the India Meteorological Department. Gonu weakened after encountering dry air and cooler waters, and late on June 5 it made landfall on the eastern-most tip of Oman, becoming the strongest tropical cyclone to hit the Arabian Peninsula. Intense cyclones like Gonu have been extremely rare over the Arabian Sea, as most storms in this area tend to be small and dissipate quickly.[2] The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the levels of tropical depression and tropical storm and thereby become hurricanes; the categories it divides hurricanes into are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 600 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (5400 × 5400 pixel, file size: 3. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ... Miles per hour is a unit of speed, expressing the number of international miles covered per hour. ... HPA means Physiology Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis: The hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenal glands work together to regulate hormone levels and maintain homeostasis. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ... ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, Cambodia, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ... North Indian cyclone seasons 1995-1999 2000-2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 The 2007 North Indian Ocean cyclone season is an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... Cyclone Catarina, a rare South Atlantic tropical cyclone viewed from the International Space Station on March 26, 2004 Hurricane and Typhoon redirect here. ... Map of the Arabian Sea. ... North Indian cyclone seasons 1995-1999 2000-2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 The 2007 North Indian Ocean cyclone season is an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. ... Map of the Arabian Sea. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Annual mean sea surface temperature for the World Ocean. ... Hurricane Charley nearing landfall after its rapid deepening phase Rapid deepening is when the minimum sea-level pressure of a tropical cyclone decreases drastically in a short period of time. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... IMD logo The India Meteorological Department is a government of India organisation that is responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasts, detecting earthquakes etc. ... June 5 is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Hurricane Charley making landfall on August 13, 2004 at its peak intensity. ... The Arabian Peninsula Emirets towers in United Arab Emirates; the eastern part of Arabian Penisula The Arabian Peninsula (in Arabic: شبه الجزيرة العربية, or جزيرة العرب) is a peninsula in Southwest Asia at the junction of Africa and Asia consisting mainly of desert. ...

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Storm history

Storm path

On May 27, a widespread area of convection persisted over the southeastern Arabian Sea.[3] By May 31, an organized tropical disturbance developed about 645 km (400 mi) south of Mumbai, India with cyclonic convection and a well-defined mid-level circulation. The disturbance initially lacked a distinct low-level circulation; instead it consisted of strong divergence along the western end of a surface trough of low pressure.[4] A propitious upper-level environment allowed convection to improve, and on June 1 a low-level circulation formed.[5] By late on June 1, the system developed to the extent that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) classified it a depression.[6] It tracked westward along the southwestern periphery of a mid-level ridge over southern India; convection continued to organize, and early on June 2 the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) classified it Tropical Cyclone 02A while it was located about 685 km (425 mi) southwest of Mumbai, India.[7] May 27 is the 147th day of the year (148th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Convection in the most general terms refers to the internal movement of currents within fluids (i. ... Map of the Arabian Sea. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... , “Bombay” redirects here. ... A trough is an elongated region of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with fronts. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year (153rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... IMD logo The India Meteorological Department is a government of India organisation that is responsible for meteorological observations, weather forecasts, detecting earthquakes etc. ... A ridge is an elongated region of relatively high atmospheric pressure, the opposite of a trough. ... June 2 is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) is a joint United States Navy–United States Air Force task force located at Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. ...


Upon first forming, the system contended with the entrainment of dry air to the northwest of the storm; this was expected to limit intensification.[7] The storm steadily intensified; early on June 2 the IMD upgraded it to deep depression status,[8] and later in the day the IMD classified the system as Cyclonic Storm Gonu while it was located 760 km (470 mi) southwest of Mumbai, India.[9] The name Gonu was contributed by the Maldives, meaning 'bag made from palm leaves' in Dhivehi, the Maldivian language.[10] As a mid-latitude trough developed over Pakistan, Gonu turned to the north and northeast,[11] though resumed a westward track after ridging built to the north of the storm.[12] With a solid area of intense convection, it rapidly intensified to attain severe cyclonic status early on June 3,[13] and with good outflow the JTWC upgraded it to the equivalent of a Category 1 tropical cyclone.[14] The dry air ultimately had a smaller impact on the intensification than previously estimated. As the storm tracked under an upper-level ridge axis, outflow increased further, and combined with a local increase in ocean heat content, Gonu rapidly deepened and developed a well-defined eye in the center of convection.[15] Late on June 3, the IMD classified the storm as Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Gonu,[16] upon which it became the most intense cyclone on record in the Arabian Sea.[1] With low amounts of vertical wind shear and favorable upper-level outflow, Gonu strengthened further to attain peak 1-min sustained winds of 260 km/h (160 mph) and gusts to 315 km/h (195 mph) while located about 285 km (175 miles) east-southeast of Masirah Island on the coast of Oman.[17] At that intensity, Gonu was tied for the strongest tropical cyclone in the northern Indian Ocean.[1] the IMD upgraded it to Super Cyclonic Storm Gonu late on June 4, with 10-min sustained winds reaching 240 km/h (150 mph) and an estimated pressure of 920 mbar.[18] Layers of Atmosphere (NOAA) Air redirects here. ... June 2 is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Dhivehi is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by about 300,000 people in the Republic of Maldives where it is the official language of the country and in the island of Minicoy (Maliku) in neighbouring India where it is known as Mahl. ... Hurricane Charley nearing landfall after its rapid deepening phase Rapid deepening is when the minimum sea-level pressure of a tropical cyclone decreases drastically in a short period of time. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Outflow, in meteorology, is air that flows outwards from a thunderstorm. ... The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale is a scale classifying most Western Hemisphere tropical cyclones that exceed the levels of tropical depression and tropical storm and thereby become hurricanes; the categories it divides hurricanes into are distinguished by the intensities of their respective sustained winds. ... Eye of Category 4 Hurricane Isabel seen from the International Space Station on September 15, 2003 The eye is a region of mostly calm weather found at the center of strong tropical cyclones. ... Convection in the most general terms refers to the internal movement of currents within fluids (i. ... June 3 is the 154th day of the year (155th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with wind gradient. ... The low-lying island of Masirah in Oman is the site of a significant BBC transmitting station, and is used as an airbase and a base for the American 7th fleet. ... June 4 is the 155th day of the year (156th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A millibar (mbar, also mb) is 1/1000th of a bar, a unit for measurement of pressure. ...

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Gonu approaching Oman.

After maintaining peak winds for about 9 hours, the IMD downgraded Gonu to very severe cyclonic storm status early on June 5.[19] Its eye became cloud-filled and ragged, and the cyclone gradually weakened as it continued tracking northwestward over cooler water temperatures and through drier air.[20] Due to land interaction with Oman, the inner core of deep convection rapidly weakened, and over a period of 24 hours the intensity decreased by 95 km/h (60 mph).[21] According to the IMD, Cyclone Gonu crossed the eastern-most tip of Oman,[22] making it the strongest tropical cyclone to strike the Arabian Peninsula.[23] Though the winds continued to gradually decrease as it interacted with land, overall organization increased slightly in the hours prior to landfall; Gonu maintained a well-defined low-level structure with a weak eye.[24] After emerging into the Gulf of Oman, the cyclone intensified slightly,[25] becoming the first recorded tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Oman.[1] Increasing wind shear and entrainment of dry air from the Arabian Peninsula continued to remove deep convection from its eastern semicircle.[26] On June 6, the cyclone turned to the north-northwest as an approaching shortwave trough created a weakness in the ridge,[27] and later that day the JTWC downgraded Gonu to tropical storm status.[28] The IMD followed suit by downgrading Gonu to severe cyclonic storm status[29] and later to cyclonic storm status early on June 7.[30] Gonu crossed the Makran coast in Iran six hours later and the IMD stopped issuing advisories on the cyclone.[31] June 5 is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Arabian Peninsula Emirets towers in United Arab Emirates; the eastern part of Arabian Penisula The Arabian Peninsula (in Arabic: شبه الجزيرة العربية, or جزيرة العرب) is a peninsula in Southwest Asia at the junction of Africa and Asia consisting mainly of desert. ... Gulf of Oman The Gulf of Oman (Arabic: خليج عمان; transliterated: khalÄ«j Ê¿umān, Persian: دریای عمان یا دریای پازس; transliterated: daryā-ye Ê¿omān,Pars) Persian sea is a strait that connects the Arabian Sea with the Persian Gulf; it is generally included as a branch of the Persian Gulf, not as an arm of... The Arabian Peninsula Emirets towers in United Arab Emirates; the eastern part of Arabian Penisula The Arabian Peninsula (in Arabic: شبه الجزيرة العربية, or جزيرة العرب) is a peninsula in Southwest Asia at the junction of Africa and Asia consisting mainly of desert. ... June 6 is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... A trough is an elongated region of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with fronts. ... June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ... Makran is the southern region of Balochistan, in Iran and Pakistan along the coast of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. ...


Preparations

The Oman Chairman of the National Committee for Civil Defence remarked the nation had already developed a contingency plan, which included the activation of army and police personnel after the storm's passage. Significant damage was expected, especially in northeastern areas, along with up to 150 mm (6 in) of rainfall and very strong winds.[32] Officials recommended citizens to evacuate from potentially affected areas,[33] and about 7,000 people were forced to leave Masirah Island due to the threat of high surf and strong winds.[34] Overall, more than 20,000 people evacuated to emergency shelters.[35] A state of emergency was declared for the nation.[33] The national weather service in Oman warned that the cyclone was expected to be worse than the destructive cyclone which hit Masirah Island in 1977.[36] The Mina al Fahal oil terminal closed for over three days due to the threat of the storm.[37] Omani officials closed government offices for two days, and declared a 5-day long national holiday due to the threat of the cyclone. Most businesses near the coastline were closed prior to the announcement.[38] Authorities at the Seeb International Airport delayed all flights after 2000 UTC on June 5 due to the cyclone.[39] A millimetre (American spelling: millimeter, symbol mm) is an SI unit of length that is equal to one thousandth of a metre. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The low-lying island of Masirah in Oman is the site of a significant BBC transmitting station, and is used as an airbase and a base for the American 7th fleet. ... A state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend certain normal functions of government, may work to alert citizens to alter their normal behaviors, or may order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. ... Mina al Fahal is a coastal area in the northeast of Oman, near to the countrys capital, Muscat. ... Seeb International Airport (IATA: MCT, ICAO: OOMS) is the main airport in Muscat, Oman. ... ... June 5 is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


In Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, both members of OPEC, no official warnings had been issued on Gonu. The storm was not expected to disrupt oil supplies from these two nations.[33] Oil prices rose early on June 5 because of concerns about disruptions caused by Gonu and the threat of further strikes in Nigeria, Africa's biggest producer. Crude oil for July delivery rose $1.13, or 1.7 percent, to $66.21 Monday on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the highest close since May 21. Futures touched $66.48, the highest intraday price since April 30. The contract was at $65.95 a barrel, down 26 cents, in after-hours electronic trading at 9:43 a.m. Tuesday in Singapore.[40] Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at the Oil Price Information Service, said he doubted the increase could really be attributed to Gonu. "I don't know if you can really attribute any of the gain to the cyclone," he said. "It's an excuse, as opposed to a reason, for the rise in prices."[41] OPEC Logo The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an international organization made up of Iraq, Indonesia, Iran, Kuwait, Libya, Angola, Algeria, Nigeria, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela. ... Natural olive oil Synthetic motor oil An oil is any substance that is in a viscous liquid state (oily) at ambient temperatures or slightly warmer, and is both hydrophobic (immiscible with water, literally water fearing) and lipophilic (miscible with other oils, literally fat loving). This general definition includes compound classes... June 5 is the 156th day of the year (157th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The New York Mercantile Exchange**** NOTE the AMENX is FAKE, created by york-commodities to scam your money, if you send money you will never see it again**** You have been warned. ...


In Pakistan, officials recommended fishermen to remain within 50 km (30 mi) of the coastline, due to anticipated rough waves in the open ocean.[42] Naval authorities in the United States warned for ships to avoid the cyclone in the Arabian Sea.[43]


The Iran Department of Meteorology declared storm warnings for the country's southeastern coastline; the agency anticipated moderate to severe precipitation and gusty winds.[44] Prior to the arrival of the cyclone, about 40,000 people evacuated coastal areas of the country to at least 1 km (0.6 mi) inland,[45] including around 4,000 students at the International University of Chabahar. All flights in and out of the Konarak Airport were canceled during a 48-hour period. Additionally, all hospitals in Sistan and Baluchestan Province were put on red alert.[46] International University of Chabahar is a university situated in the Chabahar city in the Sistan and Baluchestan province of Iran. ... Sistān o BalÅ«chestān is one of the 30 provinces of Iran. ...


Impact

The cyclone delayed the arrival of the Indian Ocean south-west monsoon in the Western Ghats in India.[47] Monsoon in the Vindhya mountain range, central India A monsoon is a rainy season which lasts for several months and has lasting climatic effects. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ...


About seven hours before passing near the northeastern Oman coastline, Cyclone Gonu began affecting the country with rough winds and heavy precipitation,[48] with rainfall totals reaching 610 mm (24 in) near the coast.[49] Gonu produced strong waves along much of the coastline,[48] leaving many coastal roads flooded.[44] Strong winds knocked out power and telephone lines across the eastern region of the country, leaving thousands isolated until the lines were repaired hours later. The cyclone caused extensive damage along the coastline, including in the city of Sur and the village of Ras al Hadd at the easternmost point of the Omani mainland.[50] In Muscat, winds reached 100 km/h (62 mph), leaving the capital city without power. Strong waves and heavy rainfall flooded streets and some buildings. In effort to prevent electrocutions, police workers sent text messages to residents which recommended residents away from certain streets. Little damage was reported to the oil fields of the nation.[35] The liquefied natural gas terminal in Sur, which handles 10 million tonnes of gas each year, was badly hit by the storm and could not be operated.[51] According to the Oman News Agency, the cyclone killed 49 people in the country, with an additional 27 reported missing by four days after it struck the country.[52] Around 20,000 people were affected,[53] and damage in the country was estimated at over $1 billion (2007 USD), ranking it as the worst natural disaster on record in Oman.[49] Sur is a capital city of Ash Sharqiyah, northeastern Oman, on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. ... Classification City Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said Area 3,500 km² [1] Population  - Total (2005)  - Density  - Oman calculated rank 646,024 [2] 184. ... Liquefied natural gas or LNG is natural gas that has been processed to remove either valuable components e. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...

Map showing rainfall totals in the Arabian region between May 31 and June 7, 2007. The red areas show where rainfall exceeded 200 mm (8 inches).

Fierce waves pushed large amounts of water to coastal areas in Fujairah of the United Arab Emirates, forcing roads to be closed and traffic diverted. Civil defence and police were on duty to manage the road closures, while municipal workers pumped the excess water off the roads. The road connecting Kalba and Fujairah was closed due to the road being submerged by water.[54] The waves in the coastline were reported to be 10 m (32 ft) high, which destroyed about a dozen fishing boats. About 300 boats were moved from the water or emptied of equipment,[55] and overall damage to the port of Fujairah was reported as severe. A boat sank by the port of Fujairah, leaving its ten passengers missing.[56] May 31 is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Fujairah (Arabic: الفجيرة) is an emirate of the United Arab Emirates. ... Sharjah Central Souq - Shopping Mall The flag of Sharjah The Emirate of Sharjah (Arabic: الشارقة ash-shaariqah) extends along approximately 16 kilometres of the United Arab Emiratess Persian Gulf coastline and for more than 80 kilometres into the interior. ...


Upon striking Iran, Gonu dropped moderate to heavy rainfall, including 74 mm (2.91 in) in the city of Chabahar.[45] which reached 111 km/h (69 mph),[35] caused power outages and damaged some homes made of clay;[45] the power outage led to some fires across the city of Chabahar. The rainfall flooded at least 40 houses,[46] and resulted in the temporary closure of several major roads.[35] Cyclone Gonu produced a storm tide of 2 m (6.5 ft) in some locations,[57] with many homes near the coastline receiving damage.[37] In Bandar-e-gaz, heavy rainfall overflowed a river, killing three people in a vehicle caught in the water.[58] Flooding from the rainfall also destroyed a dam in Nikshahr County. Throughout the country, the cyclone caused 23 deaths, including 20 from drowning; damage in Iran was estimated at 2 billion (2007 IRR, $216 million 2007 USD).[57] Coast of Chabahar Chabahar (in Persian چابهار), previously also Bandar Beheshti, is an Iranian city and a free port (Free Trade Zone) on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. ... A storm tide is a tide with a high flood period caused by a storm. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... ISO 4217 Code IRR User(s) Iran Inflation 15. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ...


Aftermath

The Seeb International Airport in Muscat, Oman reopened after three days of closure. The port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates reopened on June 7 after it was closed the day before.[51] The cyclone caused little impact to oil facilities along its path, and as a result oil prices dropped over US$2 per barrel.[59] In Oman, the passage of Gonu damaged two important desalination plants which forced in their closure. One plant provided water to the 631,000 citizens in Muscat, and as a result severe water shortages occurred across eastern Oman. To rectify the situation, officials emptied water tanks, and expected water supplies to return to near normal within five days. Additionally, electricians worked quickly to repair power outages.[52] By five days after Gonu hit the country, electricity and water were restored to all hospitals in Muscat and the provinces near the coastline. The Omani army assisted residents in returning to their houses. The United States government offered assistance through naval ships in the area, though the Omani government rejected the offer, and also did not request international aid.[49] The country lost an estimated $200 million (2007 USD) in lost oil exports.[60] Seeb International Airport (IATA: MCT, ICAO: OOMS) is the main airport in Muscat, Oman. ... Fujairah (Arabic: الفجيرة) is an emirate of the United Arab Emirates. ... June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ... The United States Navy, also known as the USN or the U.S. Navy, is a branch of the United States armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations. ...


The Iran chapter of the Red Cross prepared for the storm by advancing necessary supplies for after the storm. After the passage of the cyclone, Red Cross volunteers worked in conjunction with the military to distribute relief supplies to isolated villages via trucks and helicopters. The branch in Sistan and Baluchestan Province distributed over 10,000 blankets, 1,300 tents, 400 items of clothes, 82,000 loaves of bread, and 87,000 bottles of water to the affected citizens.[61] The Red Cross and the Red Crescent emblems, the symbols from which the Movement derives its name. ... Sistān o Balūchestān is one of the 30 provinces of Iran. ...


See also

Tropical cyclones Portal

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External links

  • History of past cyclones in the Arabian Sea (IMD)
  • Pictures of destruction by Cyclone Gonu (PDF)


The most powerful tropical cyclones by area of development or impact

Arabian Sea This article is about weather phenomena. ...

Australia

Bay of Bengal

Central Pacific

East Pacific

North Atlantic

South Pacific

Southwest Indian Ocean

West Pacific

Cyclone Gonu (2007)

Cyclone Inigo (2003)

Orissa cyclone (1999)

Hurricane Ioke (2006) Lowest pressure 920 hPa (mbar) Damages Unknown Fatalities 0 Areas affected Johnston Atoll, Wake Island, Minami Torishima, southwestern and south-central Alaska Part of the 2006 Pacific hurricane season and the 2006 Pacific typhoon season Hurricane Ioke (also Typhoon Ioke, international designation 0612, JTWC designation 01C also sometimes called Super...

Hurricane Linda (1997) Lowest pressure 902 mbar (hPa)East Pacific record Damages None reported Fatalities None Areas affected Open Pacific Ocean waters, Socorro Island Part of the 1997 Pacific hurricane season Hurricane Linda was a tropical cyclone of the 1997 Pacific hurricane season. ...

Hurricane Wilma (2005) Lowest pressure 882 mbar (hPa; 26. ...

Cyclone Zoe (2002) Severe tropical cyclone Zoe was one of the most intense tropical cyclones which have been detected at Southern Pacific Ocean. ...

Cyclone Gafilo (2004) Cyclone Gafilo was a powerful tropical cyclone which struck Madagascar in March 2004, causing devastating damage. ...

Typhoon Tip (1979) Lowest pressure 870 hPa (mbar) (Worldwide record low) Fatalities 86 direct, 13 indirect Damage Unknown Areas affected Guam, Japan Part of the 1979 Pacific typhoon season For other storms of the same name, see Typhoon Tip (disambiguation). ...



 
 

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