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    tropical cyclone

    US /ˈtrɑpɪkəl ˈsaɪˌklon/

    ・

    UK /ˈtrɔpikəl ˈsaɪˌkləʊn/

    A1
    n.NounA rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain.
    The coastal city prepared for the arrival of the tropical cyclone.

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    TVB News at 7:30 | HKO to hoist T8 signal at 2.20pm Tue:| HONG KONG English NEWS | 2025/09/22

    15:00TVB News at 7:30 | HKO to hoist T8 signal at 2.20pm Tue:| HONG KONG English NEWS | 2025/09/22
    • The tropical cyclone Signal No. 1 is currently in effect in Macau and is set to be replaced by Signal No. 3 tomorrow morning.

      The tropical cyclone Signal No. 1 is currently in effect in Macau and is set to be replaced by Signal No. 3 tomorrow morning.

    • The tropical cyclone signal number one is currently in effect in Macau and is set to be replaced by signal number three tomorrow morning.

      The tropical cyclone signal number one is currently in effect in Macau and is set to be replaced by signal number three tomorrow morning.

    B1

    Formation Of A Tropical Cyclone

    03:42Formation Of A Tropical Cyclone
    • There are three basic stages in the life of a tropical cyclone, its origin or source, the mature stage and the dissipation stage where it dies out.

      There are three basic stages in the life of a tropical cyclone, its origin or source, the mature stage and the dissipation stage where it dies out.

    • There are three basic stages in the life of a tropical cyclone: its origin, or source;

      There are three basic stages in the life of a tropical cyclone: its origin, or source;

    B2

    The 10 DEADLIEST Natural Disasters in History!

    13:06The 10 DEADLIEST Natural Disasters in History!
    • and while its intensity was initially dampened by wind shear, the days after gave it time to develop into a destructive tropical cyclone.

      and while its intensity was initially dampened by wind shear, the days after gave it time to develop into a destructive tropical cyclone.

    • destructive tropical cyclone.

      destructive tropical cyclone.

    B1

    15 Most Destructive Natural Disasters in History

    07:5315 Most Destructive Natural Disasters in History
    • more positive that it was a tropical cyclone based on official reports from the era, describing

      more positive that it was a tropical cyclone based on official reports from the era, describing

    • but we're now more positive that it was a tropical cyclone based on official reports from the era, describing storms and floods destroying thatched houses and wasting locals in their thousands.

      but we're now more positive that it was a tropical cyclone based on official reports from the era, describing storms and floods destroying thatched houses and wasting locals in their thousands.

    B1

    The "dirty side" of a hurricane, explained

    05:07The "dirty side" of a hurricane, explained
    • Meteorologists divide a tropical cyclone into quadrants like this: the right front, left front, left rear, and

      Meteorologists divide a tropical cyclone into quadrants like this: the right front, left front, left rear, and

    • Meteorologists divide a tropical cyclone into quadrants like this.

      Meteorologists divide a tropical cyclone into quadrants like this.

    B1

    Violence erupts as protests sweep Australian cities against Isaac Herzog's arrival | 7NEWS

    08:28Violence erupts as protests sweep Australian cities against Isaac Herzog's arrival | 7NEWS
    • It has around a 5 to 10% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone from tomorrow, but

      It has around a 5 to 10% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone from tomorrow, but

    • It has around a 5 to 10 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone from tomorrow but will remain off the coast all week.

      It has around a 5 to 10 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone from tomorrow but will remain off the coast all week.

    B1

    How Do Hurricanes Form? | Seasonal Science | UNC-TV

    03:47How Do Hurricanes Form? | Seasonal Science | UNC-TV
    • tropical cyclone, with sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or more, which is basically like putting your head out the window on the highway.

      tropical cyclone, with sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or more, which is basically like putting your head out the window on the highway.

    • TROPICAL CYCLONE WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OF 74 MILES PER HOUR OR MORE,

      TROPICAL CYCLONE WITH SUSTAINED WINDS OF 74 MILES PER HOUR OR MORE,

    B1

    How Scientists Are Restoring The Great Barrier Reef | Travel + Leisure

    07:33How Scientists Are Restoring The Great Barrier Reef | Travel + Leisure
    • After the 2017 bleaching we were hit with tropical cyclone Debbie and that cyclone was a category four that basically sat over the Whitsundays for about 30 hours.

      After the 2017 bleaching we were hit with tropical cyclone Debbie and that cyclone was a category four that basically sat over the Whitsundays for about 30 hours.

    • After the 2017 bleaching, we were hit with Tropical Cyclone Debbie,

      After the 2017 bleaching, we were hit with Tropical Cyclone Debbie,

    B2

    Death toll rises after floods across South East Asia | BBC News

    10:35Death toll rises after floods across South East Asia | BBC News
    • The deluge was partly fueled by a rare tropical cyclone which dumped rainfall on Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia as well.

      The deluge was partly fueled by a rare tropical cyclone which dumped rainfall on Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia as well.

    • The deluge was partly fueled by a rare tropical cyclone, which dumped rainfall on Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand, and

      The deluge was partly fueled by a rare tropical cyclone, which dumped rainfall on Sri Lanka and parts of Indonesia's Sumatra, southern Thailand, and

    B1

    TVB News at 7:30|28 Nov 2025|HONG KONG English Latest NEWS|

    19:35TVB News at 7:30|28 Nov 2025|HONG KONG English Latest NEWS|
    • As Indonesia was hit by a tropical cyclone.

      As Indonesia was hit by a tropical cyclone.

    • Residents clung to trees as floodwaters inundated roads and streets as Indonesia was hit by a tropical cyclone.

      Residents clung to trees as floodwaters inundated roads and streets as Indonesia was hit by a tropical cyclone.

    B1