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[quote=Anonymous]Tropical storms are dependent on a number of factors. First is that they can't form within 5 degrees either way of the equator. Second is that they are carried most often by westerly winds. So take a look at Africa on the map. The west coast is not going to get hit because the prevailing winds go the other direction. On the East Coast, the equator is way down through Kenya. Most of the continent is above that dividing line. This area is sheltered by land and by India. The equatorial area is not going to get hit. So that leaves southeast Africa, and they do get hit. So if you live in Madagascar, you might read this: http://www.irinnews.org/report/95025/madagascar-tropical-storm-irina-claims-72-lives http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_cyclone_basins#South-West_Indian_Ocean http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_cyclone#Locations[/quote]
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