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Warmer seas intensify Cyclones, while Oman’s mountains reshape their path

First reported 2026-10-05 16:08 UTC · Updated 2026-10-05 16:08 UTC · 1 independent source

When Cyclone Shaheen struck northern Oman in October 2021, the sea was not the only factor shaping the storm’s behaviour. The mountains rising behind the coast were also part of the equation, but in a different way. While warmer waters can provide a cyclone with more energy and moisture, the…

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  1. 2026-10-05 16:08 UTCDaily News Egypt · dailynewsegypt.com ↗

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