The clockwise swirl of Cyclone Ophelia can be seen passing westward off Australia's northwestern coast.
Tropical Cyclone Ophelia briefly attained hurricane force as it passed well off the coast of northwestern Australia.
Concerns over the storm prompted one petroleum company to suspend its offshore operations until the storm passed.
Ophelia eventually lost force over the eastern Indian Ocean.
Cyclone Ophelia Track
Satellite Loop: University of Wisconsin
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