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RE: Did you know - Tropical Cyclones were named after disliked politicians?
Very interesting information, do they have certain things rule for Spanish/English names or are they translated somewhat? As funny fact in Costa Rica where I live there is a thinking that the worst huracans and tropical cyclones with female names are the ones that caused more damage.
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Thanks @raserrano ! For Australian Tropical Cyclones, the Bureau of Meteorology maintains a list of names (arranged alphabetically and alternating male and female). A name remains on the list until its corresponding cyclone severely impacts the coast (e.g. Larry and Vance). The name is then permanently retired and replaced with another (of the same gender and first letter). It can take over 10 years from the time a name is put on the list to when it is first used to name a cyclone.
A list of names used can be found here
That is an interesting fact! I wonder what the occurrence of severe tropical cyclones in Australia have female names...
Thanks I will check the links later
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