TopicTyphoon & storms
hurikan
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noun
a tropical cyclone in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific
Category scales (1–5) describe wind strength and damage risk.
Examples
Hurikan mendarat di dekat kota pada tengah malam.
The hurricane made landfall near the city at midnight.
Warga bersiap menghadapi hurikan dengan membeli persediaan.
Residents prepared for the hurricane by buying supplies.
Hurikan dapat merusak atap dan membanjiri jalan.
A hurricane can destroy roofs and flood streets.
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