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cyclone

[sahy-klohn] / ˈsaɪ kloʊn /


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That means the importance of cyclone clustering extends beyond the strength of any individual storm.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

"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

However, the institute said that the weather pattern could influence tropical cyclone activity in the central and east Pacific and could change the risk of floods, wildfires and other extreme weather elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

But they were unlucky - a massive cyclone hit Mahabaleshwar that year.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

More shrieking birds swept in, descending into the lower branches, then flapping up again to higher perches in a cyclone of distress.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

As global temperatures rise, the ice is becoming thinner and more mobile, leaving it less able to withstand the forces generated by cyclones.

From Science Daily Sep. 14, 2026

A similar train of four tropical cyclones took place 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. 3, 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

But in their quest for relief, they’ve found massive, dangerous waves and strong currents fueled by tropical cyclones from the eastern Pacific Ocean, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 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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