1969–70 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
| 1969–70 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season | |
|---|---|
 Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | August 19, 1969 |
| Last system dissipated | April 1, 1970 |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 13 |
| Total storms | 13 |
| Tropical cyclones | 8 |
| Total fatalities | 30 |
| Total damage | Unknown |
| Related articles | |
The 1969–70 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an active cyclone season.
Systems
Moderate Tropical Storm Aline
| Severe tropical storm (MFR) | |
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| Duration | August 19 – August 22 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min) |
Aline existed from August 19 to August 22.
Tropical Cyclone Blanche
| Tropical cyclone (MFR) | |
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| Duration | October 7 – October 15 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min) |
October 7 to October 15.
Moderate Tropical Storm Corrine
| Severe tropical storm (MFR) | |
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| Duration | November 11 – November 21 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min) |
26 deaths in Comoros and Mozambique.[1]
Moderate Tropical Storm Delphine
| Moderate tropical storm (MFR) | |
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| Duration | December 29 – January 1 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) |
Delphine existed from December 29 to January 1.
Tropical Cyclone Diane-Francoise
| Tropical cyclone (MFR) | |
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| Duration | January 7 (entered basin) – January 17 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min) |
This system entered the basin on January 7 and dissipated on January 17.
Moderate Tropical Storm Eliane
| Moderate tropical storm (MFR) | |
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| Duration | January 7 – February 11 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) |
The storm struck western Madagascar, bringing rainfall.[2]
Tropical Cyclone Genevieve
| Tropical cyclone (MFR) | |
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| Duration | January 10 – January 19 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) |
Four deaths in Madagascar due to flooding.[3]
Tropical Cyclone Hermine
| Tropical cyclone (MFR) | |
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| Duration | January 22 – January 27 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) |
One death on Reunion.[4]
Intense Tropical Cyclone Iseult
| Tropical cyclone (MFR) | |
| Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | February 2 – February 15 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) |
Iseult existed from February 2 to February 15.
Severe Tropical Storm Jane
| Tropical cyclone (MFR) | |
| Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | February 10 – March 2 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) |
It was named Josephine in its formative stages due to being in what was considered the Australian basin at the time.[5]
Moderate Tropical Storm Katia
| Moderate tropical storm (MFR) | |
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| Duration | March 16 – March 26 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 85 km/h (50 mph) (10-min) |
Katia existed from March 16 to March 26.
Tropical Cyclone Louise
| Tropical cyclone (MFR) | |
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| Duration | March 20 – April 1 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min) |
Louise existed from March 20 to April 1.
Tropical Cyclone Michelle
| Tropical cyclone (MFR) | |
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| Duration | March 24 (entered basin) – March 30 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min) |
Michelle entered the basin on March 24 and dissipated on March 30.
See also
References
- ↑ http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/virtual_disk_library/index.cgi/4274123/FID218/DATA/TROPIC/SWI_NAR/1969_10.NAR
- ↑ http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/virtual_disk_library/index.cgi/4274123/FID218/DATA/TROPIC/SWI_NAR/1970_2.NAR
- ↑ http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/virtual_disk_library/index.cgi/4274123/FID218/DATA/TROPIC/SWI_NAR/1970_3.NAR
- ↑ http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/virtual_disk_library/index.cgi/4274123/FID218/DATA/TROPIC/SWI_NAR/1970_4.NAR
- ↑ http://webapp1.dlib.indiana.edu/virtual_disk_library/index.cgi/4274123/FID218/DATA/TROPIC/SWI_NAR/1970_6.NAR
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