Cyclone Chris
Category 5 Australian region cyclone in 2002 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Chris was one of the most powerful cyclones to strike Western Australia on record, packing winds gusting up to 290 km/h (180 mph).
Quick Facts Meteorological history, Formed ...
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | 2 February 2002 |
Dissipated | 6 February 2002 |
Category 5 severe tropical cyclone | |
10-minute sustained (BOM) | |
Highest winds | 205 km/h (125 mph) |
Highest gusts | 285 km/h (180 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 915 hPa (mbar); 27.02 inHg |
Category 4-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 230 km/h (145 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 12 missing |
Damage | $929,000 (2002 USD) |
Areas affected | Indonesia and Western Australia |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2001–02 Australian region cyclone season |
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