The southern hemisphere’s strongest storm on record buffeted the island nation with category 5 winds.
Published Apr 26, 2024
The second tropical cyclone to hit Fiji in April 2018 delivered more flooding to the island group.
Published Apr 11, 2018
It is rare for a powerful tropical cyclone to hit Tonga.
Published Feb 12, 2018
The tropical cyclone was one of the strongest on record to make a direct hit on Tongapatu.
Published Feb 16, 2018Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Human Presence
The cyclone delivered strong winds and heavy rain to Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Published Apr 10, 2017
Acquired December 13, 2009, this true-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Mick spanning the islands of Fiji.
Published Dec 14, 2009
Acquired December16, 2012, this image shows Tropical Cyclone Evan over Fiji.
Published Dec 17, 2012
The category 5 storm wreaked havoc on the small island nation in the South Pacific.
Published Apr 6, 2020Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
In the span of a week, the region has been hammered by back-to-back tropical cyclones.
Published May 23, 2018
Tropical cyclones come in all sizes. Some researchers wonder if they saw a mini-typhoon drifting across the Pacific Ocean in mid-July 2013.
Published Jul 23, 2013
Acquired December 1, 2010, this natural-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Abele over the southern Indian Ocean.
Published Dec 2, 2010
Acquired April 5, 2010, this natural-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Robyn spanning hundreds of kilometers over the Southern Indian Ocean. Although the storm lacks a distinct eye, it has a discernible center marked by opaque white clouds.
Published Apr 5, 2010
Acquired at 21:00 UTC February 2 (10:00 a.m. February 3 in New Zealand), this image shows storm clouds from Tropical Cyclone Oli over the South Pacific.
Published Feb 3, 2010
Acquired March 15, 2010, local time, this true-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Tomas over Fiji, and Tropical Cyclone Ului over the Solomon Islands.
Published Mar 16, 2010
Topical Cyclone Rene was moving over the Pacific Island nation of Niue when this true-color image was taken on the afternoon of February 14, 2010.
Published Feb 15, 2010
