1972–73 South Pacific cyclone season
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The 1972–73 South Pacific cyclone season ran year-round from July 1 to June 30. Tropical cyclone activity in the Southern Hemisphere reaches its peak from mid-February to early March.
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1972–73 South Pacific cyclone season | |
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Seasonal boundaries | |
First system formed | October 19, 1972 |
Last system dissipated | April 6, 1973 |
Strongest storm | |
Name | Bebe |
• Maximum winds | 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
• Lowest pressure | 945 hPa (mbar) |
Seasonal statistics | |
Total disturbances | 8 |
Tropical cyclones | 8 |
Severe tropical cyclones | 2 |
Total fatalities | 24 |
Total damage | $20 million ( USD) |
Related articles | |
South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1974–75 |
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