1971–72 South Pacific cyclone season
Tropical cyclone season
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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.
(10-minute sustained)
| 1971–72 South Pacific cyclone season | |
|---|---|
Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | November 5, 1971 |
| Last system dissipated | June 5, 1972 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Carlotta |
| • Maximum winds | 155 km/h (100 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 940 hPa (mbar) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total disturbances | 11 |
| Tropical cyclones | 11 |
| Severe tropical cyclones | 6 |
| Total fatalities | Unknown |
| Total damage | Unknown |
| Related articles | |
Seasonal summary
Systems
Tropical Cyclone SP7101
This tropical cyclone existed from November 5–12. However, it didn't have a name.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Ursula
Cyclone Ursula existed from December 2 to 16, 1971 in the Solomon Islands region.[1]
Tropical Cyclone Vivienne
Tropical Cyclone Vivienne existed from December 16–19. It became a Category 1 tropical cyclone ( equivalent to a tropical storm ) on its peak intensity.[citation needed]
Tropical Cyclone Althea
Severe Tropical Cyclone Carlotta
Tropical Cyclone SP7102
Severe Tropical Cyclone Wendy
Cyclone Wendy was a Severe Tropical Cyclone that existed from January 30 to February 9, 1972, off the coast of Queensland.[2]
Severe Tropical Cyclone Yolande
Severe Tropical Cyclone Agatha
Severe Tropical Cyclone Gail
Cyclone Gail existed from April 11 to 20, 1972 well off of the coast of Queensland.[3]
Cyclone Ida
Cyclone Ida existed from May 30 to June 3, 1972, near the Solomon Islands. It caused $70 million in damage.[citation needed]
