1971–72 South Pacific cyclone season
| 1971–72 South Pacific cyclone season | |
|---|---|
 Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | November 5, 1971 |
| Last system dissipated | June 5, 1972 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Carlotta |
| • Maximum winds |
140 km/h (85 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 945 hPa (mbar) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total disturbances | 11 |
| Tropical cyclones | 11 |
| Severe tropical cyclones | 6 |
| Total fatalities | Unknown |
| Total damage | Unknown |
| Related articles | |
Systems
Tropical Cyclone SP7101
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
  | |
| Duration | November 5 – November 12 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 85 km/h (50 mph) (10-min) 980 hPa (mbar) |
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ursula
| Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Category 2 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | November 22 – December 2 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 145 km/h (90 mph) (10-min) 958 hPa (mbar) |
Cyclone Ursula existed from 2 to 16 December 1971 in the Solomon Islands region.
Tropical Cyclone Vivienne
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | December 16 – December 19 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 990 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Cyclone Althea
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | December 28 – December 30 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 85 km/h (55 mph) (10-min) 989 hPa (mbar) |
Severe Tropical Cyclone Carlotta
| Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Category 2 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | January 11 – January 26 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 135 km/h (85 mph) (10-min) 945 hPa (mbar) |
Tropical Cyclone SP7102
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | January 18 – January 24 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) 990 hPa (mbar) |
Cyclone Wendy
| Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | January 30 – February 9 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 115 km/h (70 mph) (10-min) 976 hPa (mbar) |
Cyclone Wendy was a very intense tropical cyclone that existed from 30 January to 9 February 1972 off the coast of Queensland. Its minimum barometric pressure may be as low as 890 hectopascals (hPa).
Severe Tropical Cyclone Yolande
| Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | March 17 – March 24 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) 965 hPa (mbar) |
Severe Tropical Cyclone Agatha
| Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
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| |
| Duration | March 22 – March 28 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) 965 hPa (mbar) |
Cyclone Gail
| Category 4 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | April 11 – April 18 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 170 km/h (105 mph) (10-min) 945 hPa (mbar) |
Cyclone Gail existed from 11 to 18 April 1972 well off of the coast of Queensland.
Cyclone Ida
| Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale) | |
| Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | May 30 – June 3 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) 970 hPa (mbar) |
Cyclone Ida existed from 30 May to 3 June 1972 near the Solomon Islands. It caused $70 million in damage.
See also
References
External links
- World Meteorological Organization
- Australian Bureau of Meteorology
- Fiji Meteorological Service
- New Zealand MetService
- Joint Typhoon Warning Center
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