| 1972–73 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season |
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 Season summary map |
| Seasonal boundaries |
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| First system formed |
26 November 1972 |
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| Last system dissipated |
3 May 1973 |
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| Strongest storm |
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| Name |
Lydie |
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| • Maximum winds |
220 km/h (140 mph)
(10-minute sustained) |
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| • Lowest pressure |
910 hPa (mbar) |
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| Seasonal statistics |
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| Total disturbances |
13 |
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| Total depressions |
12 |
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| Total storms |
11 |
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| Tropical cyclones |
4 |
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| Intense tropical cyclones |
2 |
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| Very intense tropical cyclones |
1 |
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| Total fatalities |
Unknown |
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| Total damage |
Unknown |
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| Related articles |
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The 1972–73 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was an average cyclone season. The season officially ran from November 1, 1972, to April 30, 1973.
Systems
Severe Tropical Storm Ariane
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Severe tropical storm (MFR) |
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Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
November 26 – December 5 |
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| Peak intensity |
110 km/h (70 mph) (10-min) |
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Severe Tropical Storm Ivy-Beatrice
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Severe tropical storm (MFR) |
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Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
December 9 (Crossed 80°E) – December 25 |
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| Peak intensity |
110 km/h (70 mph) (10-min) ≤ 988 hPa (mbar) |
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Moderate Tropical Storm Charlotte
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Moderate tropical storm (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
January 3 – January 12 |
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| Peak intensity |
75 km/h (45 mph) (10-min) |
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Moderate Tropical Storm Dorothee
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Moderate tropical storm (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
January 10 – January 16 |
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| Peak intensity |
65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) |
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Tropical Disturbance Emmanuelle
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Tropical disturbance (MFR) |
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Tropical depression (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
January 17 – January 20 |
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| Peak intensity |
45 km/h (30 mph) (10-min) |
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Tropical Depression Faustine
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Tropical depression (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
January 17 – January 22 |
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| Peak intensity |
55 km/h (35 mph) (10-min) |
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Intense Tropical Cyclone Leila-Gertrude
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Intense tropical cyclone (MFR) |
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Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
January 24 (Crossed 80°E) – February 3 |
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| Peak intensity |
175 km/h (110 mph) (10-min) |
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Severe Tropical Storm Hortense
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Severe tropical storm (MFR) |
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Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
January 24 – February 2 |
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| Peak intensity |
100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min) |
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Tropical Cyclone Jessy
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Tropical cyclone (MFR) |
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Category 2 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
February 14 – February 26 |
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| Peak intensity |
155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min) |
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Severe Tropical Storm Isis
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Severe tropical storm (MFR) |
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Tropical storm (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
February 15 – February 19 |
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| Peak intensity |
100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min) |
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Severe Tropical Storm Kitty
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Severe tropical storm (MFR) |
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Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
February 27 – March 5 |
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| Peak intensity |
110 km/h (70 mph) (10-min) |
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Very Intense Tropical Cyclone Lydie
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Very intense tropical cyclone (MFR) |
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Category 4 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
March 5 – March 16 |
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| Peak intensity |
220 km/h (140 mph) (10-min) 910 hPa (mbar) |
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This is the first "Very intense tropical cyclone" in the South-West Indian Ocean.
Tropical Cyclone Marcelle
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Tropical cyclone (MFR) |
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Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) |
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| Duration |
May 1 (Crossed 80°E) – May 3 (Crossed 90°E) |
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| Peak intensity |
130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min) 972 hPa (mbar) |
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See also
- Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1972, 1973
- Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1972, 1973
- Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1972, 1973
- North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1972, 1973
