Equatorial cyclones are rare. That’s one reason Cyclone Senyar has done so much damage in Indonesia and Malaysia.
  • Jim East@slrpnk.netEnglish
    1·
    2 days ago

    The closest cyclone to the equator was the 2001 Tropical Storm Vamei which formed at just 1.4°N. Cyclone Senyar formed at 3.8°N.

    The safe zone at the equator is narrow. If choosing to settle near the coast, there really isn’t much choice when it comes to latitude.