Tropical Cyclone Freddy, an unusually long-lived storm, wandered in the Indian Ocean for more than a month.
Published Mar 8, 2023
he National Hurricane Center in Miami estimated the storm was a full-fledged, Category I hurricane with central winds between 75 mph and 80 mph (121 kph to 129 kph), making it the first hurricane in the South Atlantic in recorded history. Brazilian scientists however, have disagreed, saying the storm had top winds of 50 mph to 56 mph (80 kph to 90 kph), far below the 75 mph (121 kph) threshold of a hurricane.
Published Mar 29, 2004
Like streamers of splattered paint, the tracks of nearly 150 years of tropical cyclones weave across the globe in this map.
Published Nov 2, 2006
Until March 2004, only two tropical cyclones had ever been recorded in the South Atlantic Basin, and no hurricanes.
Published Apr 5, 2004
Acquired September 30, 2012, this image shows a tropical storm that is still active nearly three weeks after its formation.
Published Oct 1, 2012
Acquired June 22, 2010, this natural-color image shows Darby just off the west coast of Central America.
Published Jun 23, 2010
Acquired August 27, 2010, this natural-color image shows Tropical Storm Earl over the Atlantic Ocean.
Published Aug 27, 2010
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