landfall

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noun

the moment a tropical cyclone reaches land

Wind and surge impacts often peak near landfall.

Examples

Topan diperkirakan membuat landfall besok pagi.
The typhoon is expected to make landfall tomorrow morning.
Kerusakan terbesar terjadi dalam beberapa jam setelah landfall.
Damage was greatest within hours of landfall.
Evakuasi selesai sebelum landfall dimulai.
Evacuations finished before landfall began.

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