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Discover how tropical cyclone prediction led to successfully predicting storm Jaya's development. Read about the process!

Written byChris Mooney

2007-03-30T15:59:37 | 1 min read

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I'm particularly proud of this currently unnamed tropical cyclone, as I successfully predicted its development. Don't worry, I won't get cocky. Beginner's luck.

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UPDATE: The storm now has a name, Jaya...

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