Severe Tropical Cyclone Ula was a powerful and long-lived tropical cyclone during late December 2015 and mid-January 2016. It originated from a tropical disturbance on December 26, 2015, east of the S
Ula at peak intensity southeast of Vanuatu on January 10
Cyclone Ula near Fiji's Lau Islands on January 3
Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam was the second most intense tropical cyclone of the South Pacific Ocean in terms of sustained winds and is regarded as one of the worst natural disasters in the history of
Cyclone Ula
…in the midst of a drought. Vanuatu's southernmost province of Tafea was placed on alert in advance of Ula's approach. The province was devastated by Cyclone Pam in March 2015, but reported to be prepared to endure another storm. Residents were urged to evacuate and fishermen were advised to return to port. The…
Cyclone Pam near peak intensity while over Vanuatu on 13 March
Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam strengthening off the island of Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu on 11 March
Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam transitioning into an extratropical cyclone to the northeast of New Zealand on 15 March
Yachts wrecked by the storm in a harbour near Port Vila, Vanuatu