landfall

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noun

the moment a tropical cyclone reaches land

Wind and surge impacts often peak near landfall.

Examples

Le typhon devrait faire landfall demain matin.
The typhoon is expected to make landfall tomorrow morning.
Les dégâts furent les plus grands dans les heures suivant le landfall.
Damage was greatest within hours of landfall.
Les évacuations se terminèrent avant le début du landfall.
Evacuations finished before landfall began.

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