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
Acquired December 1, 2010, this natural-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Abele over the southern Indian Ocean.
Published Dec 2, 2010
In the span of a week, the region has been hammered by back-to-back tropical cyclones.
Published May 23, 2018
In early September 2019, a loose chain of tropical cyclones lined up across the Western Hemisphere.
Published Sep 4, 2019
This natural-color image shows Cyclone Yasi approaching the east coast of Australia on February 2.
Published Feb 2, 2011
Two potent storms hit northern Australia within six hours on February 19, 2015.
Published Feb 21, 2015
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