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However, as it approached land and encountered friction from the terrain, the cyclone began to weaken by October 12th. By October 13th and 14th, the system transitioned back into a low-pressure area. This rapid intensification and subsequent weakening typify the dynamic nature of tropical cyclones.
The Global Context: A Severe Typhoon Season
While Cyclone Phailin was wreaking havoc in the Indian Ocean, other parts of the Pacific Ocean were experiencing their own intense weather events. The 2013 typhoon season was remarkably active and destructive, with multiple powerful systems developing simultaneously.