landfall

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noun

the moment a tropical cyclone reaches land

Wind and surge impacts often peak near landfall.

Examples

Espera-se que o tufão faça landfall amanhã de manhã.
The typhoon is expected to make landfall tomorrow morning.
Os danos foram maiores nas horas após o landfall.
Damage was greatest within hours of landfall.
As evacuações terminaram antes do landfall começar.
Evacuations finished before landfall began.

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