landfall

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noun

the moment a tropical cyclone reaches land

Wind and surge impacts often peak near landfall.

Examples

Der Taifun soll morgen früh Landfall machen.
The typhoon is expected to make landfall tomorrow morning.
Der Schaden war in den Stunden nach dem Landfall am größten.
Damage was greatest within hours of landfall.
Die Evakuierungen endeten, bevor der Landfall begann.
Evacuations finished before landfall began.

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