101w1throws_lemy in earthscienceDeath and devastation: why a rare equatorial cyclone and other storms have hit southern Asia so hardhttps://theconversation.com/death-and-devastation-why-a-rare-equatorial-cyclone-and-other-storms-have-hit-southern-asia-so-hard-270939
Jim East - 1w The closest cyclone to the equator was the 2001 Tropical Storm Vamei which formed at just 1.4°N. Cyclone Senyar formed at 3.8°N. The safe zone at the equator is narrow. If choosing to settle near the coast, there really isn't much choice when it comes to latitude. https://slrpnk.net/pictrs/image/af7fd4d9-3951-4225-a991-15e04f96eede.webp 2
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Death and devastation: why a rare equatorial cyclone and other storms have hit southern Asia so hard
https://theconversation.com/death-and-devastation-why-a-rare-equatorial-cyclone-and-other-storms-have-hit-southern-asia-so-hard-270939The safe zone at the equator is narrow. If choosing to settle near the coast, there really isn't much choice when it comes to latitude.
https://slrpnk.net/pictrs/image/af7fd4d9-3951-4225-a991-15e04f96eede.webp