<p>The recent cyclone to impact the Queensland coast of Australia (Cyclone Debbie, Category 4) tracked towards the coast at what was reported to be a very slow speed (between 6 and 7 km/hr). </p>

<p>Is that a particularly slow speed for a cyclone to move at, and second, what governs the speed and direction of cyclone movement? </p>

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What influences the movement (speed and direction) of tropical cyclones?
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# What influences the movement (speed and direction) of tropical cyclones?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-03-29)

The recent cyclone to impact the Queensland coast of Australia (Cyclone Debbie, Category 4) tracked towards the coast at what was reported to be a very slow speed (between 6 and 7 km/hr).

Is that a particularly slow speed for a cyclone to move at, and second, what governs the speed and direction of cyclone movement?

**Tags:** tropical-cyclone, severe-weather


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