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Unusual Trio: Three Tropical Cyclones Spin In South Pacific

In this satellite image provided by CSU/CIRA & NOAA taken 1:10 GMT on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, shows three cyclones, from left, Alfred, Seru and Rae east of Australia in the South Pacific. (CSU/CIRA &

Currently, the South Pacific is witnessing an unusual event with three tropical cyclones spinning simultaneously. These cyclones, named Rae, Seru, and Alfred, are active during the peak of the cyclone season, which spans from November to April.

While these storms are referred to as cyclones in the Southwest Pacific, they are known as hurricanes in the North Atlantic, despite being essentially the same meteorological phenomenon. According to atmospheric science experts, having three tropical cyclones concurrently is a rare occurrence, although not unprecedented.

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