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Two severe tropical cyclones to hit Australia at the same time
During the next 6-12 hours, two severe tropical cyclones, Lam and Marcia, are going to make landfall in northern Australia.
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During the next 6-12 hours, two severe tropical cyclones, Lam and Marcia, are going to make landfall in northern Australia.
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