Tropical cyclones in the South West Indian Ocean: new insights: The aftermath of tropical cyclone Idai, which made landfall near Beira, Mozambique earlier this year. flickr/ Climate CentreTropical cyclones – massive storms that can span over 1,000km in diameter – get their energy from the ocean heat. There’s widespread agreement that ocean surface temperatures of at least 26⁰C … [Read more...] about Tropical cyclones in the South West Indian Ocean: new insights | The Conversation
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Pasha 23: Tropical cyclones are on the rise in southern Africa | The Conversation
Pasha 23: Tropical cyclones are on the rise in southern Africa: shutterstock Southern Africa has seen a rise in tropical cyclones recently. The most recent examples were Cyclones Kenneth and Idai that hit Mozambique and surrounds. In the latest episode of Pasha Dr Jennifer Fitchett, a senior lecturer in physical geography at the University of the Witwatersrand in South … [Read more...] about Pasha 23: Tropical cyclones are on the rise in southern Africa | The Conversation
Why the Indian Ocean is spawning strong and deadly tropical cyclones | The Conversation
Why the Indian Ocean is spawning strong and deadly tropical cyclones: An aerial view of the damage from flood waters after tropical cyclone Idai made landfall in Mozambique's Sofala province. EPA/ Emidio JozineThe Indian Ocean has made its mark on the global news cycle this year. In March, tropical cyclone Idai made headlines as one of the most severe storms to have made … [Read more...] about Why the Indian Ocean is spawning strong and deadly tropical cyclones | The Conversation
Southern Africa must brace itself for more tropical cyclones in future | The Conversation
Southern Africa must brace itself for more tropical cyclones in future: Heavy rains driven by a cyclone in Sana’a, Yemen. EPA-EFE/YAHYA ARHABAs 2018 draws to a close, powerful tropical cyclones continue to make headlines. In August, tropical cyclone Lane wrought huge damage in the US; it was quickly followed by Hurricane Florence. Most tropical cyclones – the word is used … [Read more...] about Southern Africa must brace itself for more tropical cyclones in future | The Conversation
