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Q: When is a tropical cyclone called a severe tropical cyclone?
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A willy-willy is a severe tropical cyclone in Australia.


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What is a hurricane that occurs in Asia?

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Who named Cyclone Yasi?

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What is a hurricane called in Australia?

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What was the name of the cyclone in Queensland Australia 2011?

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