上陸

jouriku · /dʑoː.ɾi.kɯ/

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noun

the moment a tropical cyclone reaches land

Wind and surge impacts often peak near landfall.

Examples

  • その台風は明朝上陸する見込みです。

    The typhoon is expected to make landfall tomorrow morning.

  • 被害は上陸後数時間で最も大きくなりました。

    Damage was greatest within hours of landfall.

  • 上陸が始まる前に避難が終わりました。

    Evacuations finished before landfall began.

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