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2.19.2008 8:56 AM

Tropical Cyclone Ivan Kills 11 in Madagascar

Hurricane is One of Largest Ever to Strike Island

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Tropical Cyclone Ivan
In this satellite image, Tropical Cyclone Ivan was still a Category 1 storm. It grew to Category 3 strength before striking Madagascar, killing at least 11.
Photo: NASA

By Dan Shapley

At least 11 people are feared to have died after Tropical Cyclone Ivan made landfall on the east coast of Madagascar with wind speeds of more than 124 mph, according to the United Nations Meteorological Organization.

A Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, Ivan was among the largest cyclones ever to hit Madagascar, according to the U.N.

The first cyclone of the season, Fame, killed at least 13 people.


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