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Definitions
A directory of terms associated with tropical cyclones. (Sources: Australian Bureau of Meteorology, Cambridge Dictionary, the IPCC Fourth Assessment Reports and Wikipedia).
Producing enough food for a rapidly growing population, and taking care of our planet are two of the world's biggest challenges.
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Climate model
A numerical representation of the climate system based on the physical, chemical and biological properties of its components, their interactions and feedback processes.
Cyclone intensity
The maximum mean wind speed over open flat land or water. Also called the maximum sustained wind, it is found near the eyewall of the cyclone.
