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cyclone

[sahy-klohn] / ˈsaɪ kloʊn /


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"El Nino may influence tropical cyclone activity in the Central and East Pacific and could alter the risk of floods, wildfires, and other weather extremes elsewhere," it said.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

"The cyclone completely knocked down our entire hydroponic setup. Then we did not have the courage to set it up again."

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

You might say it’s as if a cyclone struck.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

"With space weather in particular," Holt added, "a single event such as a tropical cyclone can be very important."

From Science Daily Jun. 3, 2026

Flames shaped like arms sprout out from the sides of the cyclone and swat the wizards away.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

A similar train of four cyclones happened in 2015, another intense El Nino year, when Typhoon Kilo, Hurricane Ignacio, Hurricane Jimena and Tropical Depression 14E crossed the Pacific at once.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Researchers say that more attention needs to be placed on the threat of tropical cyclones — a term that includes hurricanes and tropical storms — to Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

In an average year of 25 cyclones reaching tropical storm strength in the region, around three usually make landfall in Japan, according to the country's meteorological agency.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

Rio Tinto shipped about 157.7 million tons in 1H, during which exports were disrupted by cyclones.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

I think of the wild energy of cyclones, but at their center is a tiny circle of calm.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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