Tropical cyclones

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Tropical cyclones (hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones) develop under specific thermal and atmospheric conditions, often undergoing rapid changes in intensity as they interact with ocean currents and landmasses.

Study the meteorological track of Typhoon Yutu below, which displays the storm's path, maximum sustained wind speeds, and central atmospheric pressures at 12:00 UTC on four key dates.

Typhoon Yutu Track

Identify which one of the following dates recorded the maximum intensity (characterized by the lowest central atmospheric pressure and strongest sustained winds) during this period.

24 October

26 October

28 October

30 October

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