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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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Storm surge

Also called a tidal wave, this is a temporary rise above normal tidal level due to the action of wind stress and atmospheric pressure reduction on the ocean surface.

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