landfall

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noun

the moment a tropical cyclone reaches land

Wind and surge impacts often peak near landfall.

Examples

Taufan dijangka membuat landfall esok pagi.
The typhoon is expected to make landfall tomorrow morning.
Kerosakan paling besar berlaku beberapa jam selepas landfall.
Damage was greatest within hours of landfall.
Pemindahan selesai sebelum landfall bermula.
Evacuations finished before landfall began.

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