Tropical cyclone season
1971–72 South Pacific cyclone season Season summary map
First system formed November 5, 1971 Last system dissipated June 5, 1972 Name Carlotta • Maximum winds 155 km/h (100 mph)10-minute sustained ) • Lowest pressure 940 hPa (mbar )
Total disturbances 11 Tropical cyclones 11 Severe tropical cyclones 6 Total fatalities Unknown Total damage Unknown
South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons 1969–70 , 1970–71 , 1971–72 , 1972–73 , 1973–74
The 1971–72 South Pacific cyclone season , unlike the previous two, was an average season, featuring eleven tropical disturbances, eleven tropical cyclones, and six severe tropical cyclones. The season began only four days after the official start, November 1, and ended very late, on June 5, more than a month after the official end of the season, April 30.
Systems
Tropical Cyclone SP7101
Duration November 5 – November 12 Peak intensity 85 km/h (50 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
This tropical cyclone existed from November 5–12. However, it didn't have a name.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ursula
Duration December 2 – December 16 Peak intensity 130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
Cyclone Ursula existed from December 2 to 16, 1971 in the Solomon Islands region.
Tropical Cyclone Vivienne
Duration December 16 – December 19 Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
Tropical Cyclone Vivienne existed from December 16–19. It became a Category 1 tropical cyclone ( equivalent to a tropical storm ) on its peak intensity.
Tropical Cyclone Althea
Duration December 28 – December 30 Peak intensity 85 km/h (55 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
Severe Tropical Cyclone Carlotta
Duration January 11 – January 26 Peak intensity 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
Tropical Cyclone SP7102
Duration January 18 – January 24 Peak intensity 65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
Severe Tropical Cyclone Wendy
Duration January 30 – February 9 Peak intensity 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
Cyclone Wendy was a Severe Tropical Cyclone that existed from January 30 to February 9, 1972, off the coast of Queensland.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Yolande
Duration March 17 – March 24 Peak intensity 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
Severe Tropical Cyclone Agatha
Duration March 22 – March 28 Peak intensity 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
Severe Tropical Cyclone Gail
Duration April 11 – April 18 Peak intensity 140 km/h (85 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
Cyclone Gail existed from April 11 to 18, 1972 well off of the coast of Queensland.
Cyclone Ida
Duration May 30 – June 3 Peak intensity 120 km/h (75 mph) (10-min) ;hPa (mbar )
Cyclone Ida existed from May 30 to June 3, 1972, near the Solomon Islands. It caused $70 million in damage.
See also
Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1971 , 1972
Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1971 , 1972
Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1971 , 1972
North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1971 , 1972
References
External links
Cyclones Hurricanes Typhoons Non-seasonal lists
