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What is a Typhoon?
Typhoons are a type of tropical cyclone that occurs in the northwest Pacific Ocean. It is comparable to hurricanes located in the Atlantic and Northeast Pacific. The typhoon is one of the most powerful natural disasters characterized by the center of low pressure, closed atmospheric circulation, and strong winds exceeding 74 mph (119 km/h).
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Formation
Typhoons usually form on warm tropical seas when sea level temperatures are above 26.5 degrees Celsius (80 degrees Celsius). These conditions combine with good atmospheric patterns to help create the energy and environment necessary for typhoons to develop.
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Characteristics
- Bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms
- Fast wind speeds that can exceed 150 mph in the worst-case scenario
- Well-defined snow surrounded by clouds and storm walls, and it is said to be the quay where the most severe weather occurs
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Impact of Typhoon
: It leads to physical damage, humanitarian impact, and economic effects.
Physical damage
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Destruction of infrastructure including homes, roads, and bridges
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Severe coastal flooding due to storm surges
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Landslides and other secondary effects
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Typhoon Preparedness and Response
Individual Preparedness
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Reinforce windows and doors
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Stay updated with weather forecasts and advisors
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Every individual should have an emergency kit containing essential items
(non-perishable food, water, and flashlight)