Analysis - The World Meteorological Organisation has verified that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which moved more than 12,000km across the Indian Ocean in early 2023 for 36 days, is the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record.
The World Meteorological Organisation has verified that Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which moved more than 12,000km across the Indian Ocean in early 2023 for 36 days, is the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record.
Listen to this article 10 min Listen to this article 10 min Tropical Cyclone Freddy, which traversed more than 12,000km across Earth in February and March last year, has officially been verified as the longest-lasting tropical cyclone in recorded history, totalling 36 days, according to the World Meteorological Organisation .
The committee, working under the auspices of the Weather and Climate Extremes Archive, conducted a detailed analysis and verification of the distance and duration of Freddy.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
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