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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Sian Baldwin

What is a cyclone and how is it different to a hurricane?

Australia has been warned to prepare for the “worst-case scenario” as Cyclone Alfred heads Down Under.

The rare Category 2 storm is nearing the Australian coast and residents are being warned to act now.

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