landfall

landfall/lɐ̃d.fɔw/

noun

the moment a tropical cyclone reaches land

o momento em que um ciclone tropical atinge a terra

Wind and surge impacts often peak near landfall.

Vento e ressaca costumam piorar perto do landfall.

Examples

01
Espera-se que o tufão faça landfall amanhã de manhã.
The typhoon is expected to make landfall tomorrow morning.
02
Os danos foram maiores nas horas após o landfall.
Damage was greatest within hours of landfall.
03
As evacuações terminaram antes do landfall começar.
Evacuations finished before landfall began.

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