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Advances in Hurricane Research
Tropical cyclones (here after TCs) are intense atmospheric vortices that form over warm
ocean waters. Strong TCs (called hurricanes in the North Atlantic basin, or typhoons in the
western north Pacific basin) can cause significant loss of lives and property when making
landfall due to destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and powerful storm surges. In order
to warn people of hazards from incoming TCs, forecasters must make predictions of the
future position and intensity of the TC
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