landfall

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noun

the moment a tropical cyclone reaches land

Wind and surge impacts often peak near landfall.

Examples

Se espera que el tifón haga landfall mañana por la mañana.
The typhoon is expected to make landfall tomorrow morning.
Los daños fueron mayores en las horas posteriores al landfall.
Damage was greatest within hours of landfall.
Las evacuaciones terminaron antes de que comenzara el landfall.
Evacuations finished before landfall began.

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