An area of low pressure formed, which made the cyclone.
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Cyclone Yasi was a natural disaster caused by a combination of factors including warm ocean temperatures, low wind shear, and the Earth's rotation. These conditions allowed the cyclone to intensify rapidly and make landfall as a powerful storm. The geographical setting of the region, including low-lying coastal areas, also contributed to the impact of the disaster.
Cyclone Yasi was a Category 5 tropical cyclone that struck northeastern Australia in 2011. It caused widespread damage with strong winds, storm surges, and heavy rainfall, impacting communities, infrastructure, and agriculture in the region.
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Cyclone Mahina in 1899 caused an estimated $13.5 million in damage, equivalent to over $300 million in today's currency. It was one of the deadliest cyclones in recorded history, claiming the lives of over 400 people.
The Bhola Cyclone of 1970 is known to be one of the deadliest tropical cyclones on record. It caused widespread destruction and loss of life in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The exact cost of the cyclone in terms of monetary value is not readily available, but it's considered a humanitarian disaster with a death toll estimated to be between 300,000 and 500,000 people.
The latest cyclone to occur was Cyclone Idai, which hit Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi in March 2019. It caused widespread destruction and claimed thousands of lives.