The island has had several 'close encounters' with major hurricanes in recent years.
They had a 'romantic encounter' [=a brief romantic relationship] several years ago.
Two protesters were arrested during an 'encounter' [='clash'] with police.
(..) being sucked in. If it points the camera forward, at first it sees only black, But as it moves toward the heart of the black hole, It encounters the most bizarre place in the universe. The black hole's immense gravity pulls everything down To an unimaginably small point at its center. (..)2010 TvShow: How the Universe Works Title: Black Holes Season: 1 Episode 2