1973–74 South Pacific cyclone season

The 1973–74 South Pacific cyclone season was an inactive season. In tropical cyclones, it was an average season, but in strength, it was very inactive, with only two severe tropical cyclones. == Seasonal summary == == Systems == === Tropical Cyclone SP7301 === === Severe Tropical Cyclone Natalie–Lottie === This storm initially formed as Natalie, then moved into the Australian region on the same day. Later, it moved back into the South Pacific and was renamed Lottie. High seas caused the ship Uluilakeba to capsize killing more than 85 people. This makes Lottie one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in region in recent decades. === Tropical Cyclone Monica === === Tropical Cyclone Nessie === === Tropical Cyclone Vera === === Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam === === Tropical Cyclone Rebecca === Rebecca was thought to have had a complex evolution with two low-level circulation centres. It had peak 10-minute sustained windspeeds of 75 km/h (45 mph) and a minimum pressure of 988 hPa (29.18 inHg), before it dissipated during February 28. === Tropical Cyclone Zoe === === Tropical Cyclone Alice === === Tropical Cyclone Tina === == Seasonal effects == == See also == Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1973, 1974 Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1973, 1974 Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1973, 1974 North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1973, 1974 == References == == External links == World Meteorological Organization Australian Bureau of Meteorology Fiji Meteorological Service New Zealand MetService Joint Typhoon Warning Center