Madagascar and the 4 Spheres

In late January of 1994, Madagascar was hit by a crippling tropical cyclone from the Indian Ocean. Cyclone Geralda was a category 5 storm which arose from low pressure in the Indian Ocean. After several days, the storm had winds reaching 200 km/h. The cyclone caused heavy rainfall which led to intense flooding, especially in the valleys. Over 40,000 houses were destroyed by the cyclone. Madagascar's only petroleum refinery was obliterated there was severe damage done to the roads. Around 231 people died from the storm as well as over 10,000 cattle killed by the storm.