Cyclone Isobel (disambiguation)
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The name Isobel has been used four times for Tropical Cyclones
in the Southern Hemisphere
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Tropical cyclone
A tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a large low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and heavy rain. Tropical cyclones strengthen when water evaporated from the ocean is released as the saturated air rises, resulting in condensation of water vapor...
in the Southern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere
The Southern Hemisphere is the part of Earth that lies south of the equator. The word hemisphere literally means 'half ball' or "half sphere"...
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- 1974's Cyclone Isobel
- 1985's Cyclone Isobel
- 1996's Cyclone Isobel - lasted from January 27 to February 2 in the Timor SeaTimor SeaThe Timor Sea is a relatively shallow sea bounded to the north by the island of Timor, to the east by the Arafura Sea, to the south by Australia and to the west by the Indian Ocean....
. - 2007's Tropical Low Isobel - lasted from December 29th till December 31st in the Timor SeaTimor SeaThe Timor Sea is a relatively shallow sea bounded to the north by the island of Timor, to the east by the Arafura Sea, to the south by Australia and to the west by the Indian Ocean....
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