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1971–72 South Pacific cyclone season
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Tropical cyclone season
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SPac 2005 1971-1972 South Pacific cyclone season summary.jpg November 5, 1971 June 5, 1972 Carlotta 940 85 10 11 11 6 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1973–74 1971–72 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season 1971–72 Australian region cyclone season
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.
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Seasonal summary
Systems
Tropical Cyclone SP7101
SPac November 5 November 12 980 45 51 Temporary cyclone south new.svg 03P 1971 track.png
This tropical cyclone existed from November 5–12. However, it didn't have a name.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ursula
SPac December 2 December 16 965 70 110 Temporary cyclone south new.svg Ursula 1971 track.png
Cyclone Ursula existed from December 2 to 16, 1971 in the Solomon Islands region.IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship https://ncics.org/ibtracs/index.php?name=v04r01-1971336S07170 ncics.org 4 August 2026
Tropical Cyclone Vivienne
SPac December 16 December 19 990 35 40 Temporary cyclone south new.svg Vivienne 1971 track.png
Tropical Cyclone Vivienne existed from December 16–19. It became a Category 1 tropical cyclone ( equivalent to a tropical storm ) on its peak intensity.August 2026
Tropical Cyclone Althea
SPac December 28 December 30 989 46 52 Temporary cyclone south new.svg Althea 1971 track.png
Severe Tropical Cyclone Carlotta
SPac January 11 January 26 940 85 100 Temporary cyclone south new.svg Carlotta 1972 track.png
Tropical Cyclone SP7102
SPac January 18 January 24 990 35 40 Temporary cyclone south new.svg 13P 1972 track.png
Severe Tropical Cyclone Wendy
Aus Temporary cyclone south new.svg Wendy 1972 track.png January 30 February 9 85 120 945
Cyclone Wendy was a Severe Tropical Cyclone that existed from January 30 to February 9, 1972, off the coast of Queensland.IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship https://ncics.org/ibtracs/index.php?name=v04r01-1972030S10175 ncics.org
Severe Tropical Cyclone Yolande
SPac March 17 March 24 965 64 73 Temporary cyclone south new.svg Yolande 1972 track.png
Severe Tropical Cyclone Agatha
SPac Temporary cyclone south new.svg Agatha 1972 track.png March 22 March 28 965 64 73
Severe Tropical Cyclone Gail
Aus Temporary cyclone south new.svg Gail 1972 track.png April 11 April 20 75 105 960
Cyclone Gail existed from April 11 to 20, 1972 well off of the coast of Queensland.IBTrACS - International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship https://ncics.org/ibtracs/index.php?name=v04r01-1972102S13154 ncics.org 4 August 2026
Cyclone Ida
Aus Temporary cyclone south new.svg Aus Ida 1972 track.png May 30 June 3 65 75 970
List of off-season South Pacific tropical cyclones
Cyclone Ida existed from May 30 to June 3, 1972, near the Solomon Islands. It caused $70 million in damage.August 2026
See also
Tropical cyclones
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
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External links
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Category:South Pacific cyclone seasons