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Storm Blanche (1970)

Blanche was a storm of the 1970 South Indian Ocean season. It was tracked from October 7, 1969 to October 15, 1969, about 8 days, and covered 2,630 miles.

Its closest pass to a major city was 39 miles from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Peak wind
Not recorded
Lowest pressure
Not recorded
Strongest
Storm
Duration
8 days
Track length
2,630 mi
Energy (ACE)
0.0
Track coloured by strength. October 7, 1969 to October 15, 1969.

DepressionTropical stormCat 1Cat 2Cat 3Cat 4Cat 5

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Closest pass to major cities

CityClosest pass
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania39 mi (64 km)
Zanzibar, Tanzania80 mi (128 km)
Morogoro, Tanzania142 mi (229 km)