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Question by Gretchen
Submitted on 1/8/2004
Related FAQ: FAQ: HURRICANES, TYPHOONS AND TROPICAL CYCLONES (Part 1 of 2)
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what are typhoons?


Answer by Clover
Submitted on 1/20/2004
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What Is It?

    A Typhoon is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour.     The eye of a Typhoon is usually 20-30 miles wide and may extend over 400 miles.

Where Do They Occur?

    Typhoons occur in the Western Pacific or China Sea.
    Typhoons are called Hurricanes in the Atlantic, and Cyclones in most of the Pacific. They all occur over oceans in regions near the equator.

Safety

    If a Typhoon is coming tape your windows so they don't shatter. Tie items down in your yard so they don't fly away, and most importantly do not panic.

What Causes It?

    When warm air collides with cold air they spin in a counter clockwise direction until the winds get stronger forming a Typhoon.

What Happens?

    The eye has light winds, clear skies and no rainfall. Outside the eye strong winds spiral in towards the eye carrying thick and heavy rain.

Interesting Facts

    These are some interesting facts about Typhoons. From 1900 to 1992 about 26,000 people died from Typhoons. A Typhoon can last 2 weeks or more over open water and can run a path of the entire length of the eastern sea board. the word Typhoon comes from Typhoon the father of wind. China gets most of it's rain from Typhoons. Typhoons

man do i love copy and paste :D

 

Answer by Rachelle
Submitted on 3/7/2004
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Man! People need to learn to do there own work by themselves!

 

Answer by what's ^ dude
Submitted on 3/26/2004
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I think everyone here is real stupid. I needed some facts and I couldn't find any information on typhoon. So I think you guys should try something else. If I needed a hurricane info I could just look on a better site. YOU GUYS REALLY SUCK #$%@

 

Answer by Christina Johnston
Submitted on 3/30/2004
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Typhoon's are just the same thing as Hurricanes

 

Answer by crystal baca
Submitted on 4/13/2004
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I think you guys are really good and dont listen to the people that are so stupid and retarded and so dumb.I AM SO SORRY PEOPLE ARE SENDING YOU BAD e-mails.I think you guys are cool and good. bye from crystal or pickles

 

Answer by Bonefa
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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A typhoon is a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian Ocean. Hurricanes and typhoons are both names for strong tropical cyclones.

 

Answer by questionmark
Submitted on 4/25/2004
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dear clover
ur answer helped me cuz the other cites havnt been updated and i really had a hard time finding info so thanxx

 

Answer by jakey
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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thanks clover I needed that  because im doing a project on typhoons

 

Answer by SecretiveGyal980103
Submitted on 5/9/2004
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Hey Clover
ur info helped more than half the sites ive been to thankx alot bye
luv u lots

 

Answer by Lariisa
Submitted on 5/12/2004
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OMG you guys are soo awesome. WOW. this site helped so totaly much. i just want to say thank you so totaly much. xoxoxox bye

 

Answer by Jesse
Submitted on 5/21/2004
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i like it...im doin a science project n it has all tha answers i needed 2 get all of it done well i gotta go start 2 go get it done...later homes...

 

Answer by brive
Submitted on 5/24/2004
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    A Typhoon is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour.     The eye of a Typhoon is usually 20-30 miles wide and may extend over 400 miles.

Where Do They Occur?

    Typhoons occur in the Western Pacific or China Sea.  
    Typhoons are called Hurricanes in the Atlantic, and Cyclones in most of the Pacific. They all occur over oceans in regions near the equator.  

Safety  

    If a Typhoon is coming tape your windows so they don't shatter. Tie items down in your yard so they don't fly away, and most importantly do not panic.  

What Causes It?  

    When warm air collides with cold air they spin in a counter clockwise direction until the winds get stronger forming a Typhoon.  

What Happens?  

    The eye has light winds, clear skies and no rainfall. Outside the eye strong winds spiral in towards the eye carrying thick and heavy rain.  

Interesting Facts  

    These are some interesting facts about Typhoons. From 1900 to 1992 about 26,000 people died from Typhoons. A Typhoon can last 2 weeks or more over open water and can run a path of the entire length of the eastern sea board. the word Typhoon comes from Typhoon the father of wind. China gets most of it's rain from Typhoons.

 

Answer by Little Budgie
Submitted on 6/15/2004
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Thanks Clover
this is a really helpful website

 

Answer by Anonymous
Submitted on 8/20/2004
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Hey,Clover, thanks for the answer, although i can see you copied and pasted it. it was really helpful cos i had 2 do this project thingy and i had no info. there aren't any sites that tell u exactly what it is so thanks. u saved me! lol! by the way, i think a typhoon might be like a hurricane, but just a bit different. yeh, well, gotta go hav din dins . bye!

 

Answer by Bobby
Submitted on 10/11/2004
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if there so alike then why is my teacher asking about there differences!?

 

Answer by buttercup
Submitted on 10/16/2004
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thanks clover that info helped me alot now i know what a typhoon is and other interesting stuff

 

Answer by Anjel C.
Submitted on 10/20/2004
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hey, clover, thanks a lot for the info. all the other sites i went to were adult stuff. i didn't even get what i was reading. :P

and yo, brive, that's, like, exactly what clover put.

 

Answer by amy
Submitted on 10/25/2004
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man ur website isn't the worst like some people say, and isnt't as good as sum people say, but i did find some great information

 

Answer by ctsf
Submitted on 11/4/2004
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a typhoon is a strong hurricane.

 

Answer by sal
Submitted on 11/23/2004
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I really loved and what I mean by love,I really mean that I loved your info about Typhoons.Clover thanks because,I had to do I project with another person(which I hate doing projects with people),and I searched in books,books and BOOKS,but NOTHING!So don't listen to those retarded idiots because they probably already had those info,but what they can do is focus on Hurricanes because almost everyone knows that a Hurricane is the samething as a Typhoon.So THANKSALOT or can I say THANKSADODALY or THANKSALICIOUSwhich doesn't make sense at all.

 

Answer by deerhunter
Submitted on 11/30/2004
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none of this stuff really helps so $@#% you

 

Answer by 123abc123
Submitted on 12/1/2004
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Answer by jcrazy
Submitted on 12/7/2004
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nice try brive

 

Answer by Saundra
Submitted on 12/26/2004
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Thank you very much... This is the only place I could find info. on typhoons. I glad I came here. My thing is.. I did not know that typhoons,& hurricanes are the same thing just different names in different places. So I thank you for giving me the info. I needed.
                               xoxoxox,
                               Saundra
  

 

Answer by little MJ and DB
Submitted on 1/3/2005
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Hey Clover,
Crystal  is right, Don't listen to this Dumb and Dumber people. You help me a lot so good for and keep up the good work!! This was not send in by a boy!!
  

 

Answer by ORanGIE
Submitted on 1/18/2005
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Thanks alot Clover!! I had to do a science report and you really helped me!! Thanks again!!

ORanGIE*

 

Answer by Ka-Ka (K- K)
Submitted on 1/18/2005
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I'm doing a project,and you really helped me find out A LOT about typhoons!!! I'll for sure get the best grade in the class!

 

Answer by Mya
Submitted on 1/25/2005
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Typhoons occur when it passes over an area of low pressured warm water. They occur mostly in Asia.

 

Answer by v_rox
Submitted on 1/26/2005
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Thanks, im doing a geography project on climatic disasters and it really helped! :-)

 

Answer by baseballfanatic
Submitted on 1/31/2005
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thanks clover

 

Answer by bgh
Submitted on 2/2/2005
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duhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

Answer by Pinkflamingos
Submitted on 2/10/2005
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This site is so totally sick... but I think you should have more info on pink flamingos they are awsome xoxoxoxo MWAH bye

 

Answer by dj deep
Submitted on 2/13/2005
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How do typhoons come ?
1) worm air
2) cool air
3)strong winds
That is how typhoons come !!!!

 

Answer by drummerfreak
Submitted on 2/24/2005
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Hey all, thanks Clover I'll be able to finish my poster now. Don't you think Typhoon is an awesome word? Well anyway, this is an awesome website, I'll be bac. g2g bye

 

Answer by Princess Kimi
Submitted on 2/27/2005
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you guys are great. Thanks so much for your help! I couldn't have done my home work with out you. You're very helpful! ps i fancy aaron close

 

Answer by bob
Submitted on 3/2/2005
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i hate the world stupid @$$ hole

 

Answer by Skunk
Submitted on 3/10/2005
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I just farted.......he he he!!!!!!

 

Answer by holly
Submitted on 3/10/2005
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poo you get off this site

 

Answer by Kendra
Submitted on 3/14/2005
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I know nothing about typhoons that is why i came to this site to figure something out, some of the info really helped some just stunk really bad.

 

Answer by :(
Submitted on 4/3/2005
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this gives me info i already know! hey clover give me more info! if u cant then u suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #$%@

 

Answer by duckie
Submitted on 4/13/2005
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Thanks a ton clover you rlly helped me out and as for brive learn to do your own work.
luv ya lots

 

Answer by Shadow
Submitted on 4/24/2005
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thanx so much! u lik so saved my life! i  luv u Clover!

 

Answer by ~*Britt*~
Submitted on 4/28/2005
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hey,thanks for the information. You just might want to add a little more info, and your site will be perfect!

 

Answer by Olivia
Submitted on 5/5/2005
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That's a great answer Clover. Thanks!

 

Answer by ajsdfhjdsh
Submitted on 5/8/2005
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you guys are  so crap kiss my ass!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by Your stupid
Submitted on 5/10/2005
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YOUR STUPID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by lele
Submitted on 5/12/2005
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a typhoon is a thing that kills people

 

Answer by pluto
Submitted on 5/31/2005
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brive yu gave n awsom anser you helped me answer most of my project q's
                           thanx alot

 

Answer by sweet jon
Submitted on 6/3/2005
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thank you so much clover! you really helped me. ty so much i love u! xoxox

 

Answer by Jake the snake
Submitted on 9/20/2005
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large mass of water hitting land, think if it like a good day of sufing, and a great day at the beach, nice and wet like the girls

 

Answer by tori
Submitted on 9/21/2005
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thanks clover your facts were really helpful an you guys who r dissin em can get STUFFED dont come on website if ya dont think its helful xx

 

Answer by Darth_VADER
Submitted on 9/28/2005
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thanks I  needed the information for a project

 

Answer by babyred
Submitted on 9/28/2005
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thnx 4 the help clover your the best...

 

Answer by lil fire
Submitted on 10/3/2005
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this site again is so helpful
i got like all my info about typhoons on this site thnx so much you guys! this site rox. dont let anyone make you think otherwise.

xoxo
lil fire

 

Answer by guest132
Submitted on 10/11/2005
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please i need why they happen were they do please help!

 

Answer by ARCHIE C. CAMILA
Submitted on 10/11/2005
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Exert some effort to look for your own reference in the Library.

 

Answer by Nicey
Submitted on 10/23/2005
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Thank you clover very much for this info... i have a typhoon project due and no one is doing there work because they can't find any information so it's a good thing i found this.... and to all of u other people who said rude comments... just shut your mouth!

 

Answer by Cuttie
Submitted on 10/26/2005
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i love this Website thanks

 

Answer by hastuharu lover
Submitted on 11/5/2005
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A typhoon is a tropical cyclone occuring in the western pacific or Indian oceans.
Typhoons are also known as hurricanes in other places.
and if the winds are high enough they can even cause tornadoes when they have landfall.

 

Answer by xXxSarahxXx
Submitted on 11/17/2005
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clover u rawk!!!!!:D
luv sarah
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

Answer by blah
Submitted on 11/23/2005
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uhm ok i needed interesting facts for a project and all i got was ppl died.
that wasn't very helpful
if u want a better site look up the information!!

 

Answer by !*!AiDeN!*!
Submitted on 11/28/2005
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Why Do Hurricanes Form and Where Are They Found?
Hurricanes form and intensify over oceanic regions. They require sea-surface temperatures of at least 26°C (80°F) and the influence of the earth’s rotation to initiate a spinning circulation (Coriolis effect). The adjacent map shows the places on earth where these conditions are met for hurricane formation. Hurricanes generally form at the tail of the arrow and typically track following the arrow to its arrowhead. In North America, we call a storm that results from these conditions a hurricane. In other parts of the world, a hurricane is known by other names, including "typhoon" in the Western North Pacific and "tropical cyclone" in the Indian Ocean and the Western South Pacific.   

Hurricanes produce damaging surface winds and storm surges. While high winds cause significant structural and environmental damage, storm surges are frequently the most devastating element of a hurricane.
Category   Wind Speed km/hr        mi/hr   Storm Surge m       ft   Damage
1   119-154      74-95   1-2         4-5   Minimal
2   155-178       96-110   2-3         6-8   Moderate
3   179-210      111-130   3-4        9-12   Extensive
4   211-250      131-155   4-6      13-18   Extreme
5       >250        >155   >6         >18   Catastrophic

Category 1: Minimal Damage
"No real damage to building structures. Damage primarily to unanchored mobile homes, shrubbery, and trees. Also, some coastal road flooding and minor pier damage."

Category 2: Moderate Damage
"Some roofing material, door, and window damage to buildings. Considerable damage to vegetation, mobile homes and piers. Coastal and low-lying escape routes flood 2-4 hours before arrival of center. Small craft in unprotected anchorages break moorings."

Category 3: Extensive Damage
"Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings with a minor amount of curtainwall failures. Mobile homes are destroyed. Flooding near the coast destroys smaller structures with larger structures damaged by floating debris. Terrain continuously lower than 5 feet ASL may be flooded inland 8 miles or more."

Category 4: Extreme Damage
"More extensive curtainwall failures with some complete roof structure failure on small residences. Major erosion of beach. Major damage to lower floors of structures near the shore. Terrain continuously lower than 10 feet ASL may be flooded requiring massive evacuation of residential areas inland as far as 6 miles."

Category 5: Catastrophic Damage
"Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings. Some complete building failures with small utility buildings blown over or away. Major damage to lower floors of all structures located less than 15 feet ASL and within 500 yards of the shoreline. Massive evacuation of residential areas on low ground within 5 to 10 miles of the shoreline may be required."

 

Answer by Andy
Submitted on 11/30/2005
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A Typhoon is a Cyclone that reaches the speed of 65km.

 

Answer by birdy
Submitted on 12/4/2005
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This site was ok ,but it had a lot of mistakes.

 

Answer by shady lane
Submitted on 12/4/2005
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i need to know: what are heat waves?

 

Answer by Dee Shauna and Lu
Submitted on 12/18/2005
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great site!!! thanks for the help:D

 

Answer by Kate
Submitted on 1/9/2006
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I don't know can you tell me????

 

Answer by Kate
Submitted on 1/9/2006
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Hey Man if there is anyone on this site could you tell me what are the effects on destructiveness of typhoons.......please i need help for science....

 

Answer by wasawa
Submitted on 1/10/2006
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Answer by JSJ
Submitted on 1/18/2006
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Thanks for the info, we really needed it! We were doing a socials project on Typhoons and we were stressing out... Anyways thanks for giving us answers! From Ju, Jes, Soar

 

Answer by me
Submitted on 1/22/2006
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i eat emo kids

 

Answer by camboy
Submitted on 1/22/2006
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thank you so much i had a deadline on a geography report on typhoons and this was my last resort and it helped me so much thanx a whole bunch to clover your the main one that helped me. thx thx thx so much

 

Answer by sxc lil minx
Submitted on 2/3/2006
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yay thx loads hlf da wb sites i used were rlli  #$%@ thx agen luv ya xxx

 

Answer by madtommy
Submitted on 2/5/2006
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There was 1 detail wrong that I bothered to notice in the main answer - the origin of the word 'typhoon' actually comes from the Cantonese word 'tai fung' which means 'great wind'...

 

Answer by Taylor
Submitted on 2/8/2006
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Thanxx 4 the info!!!  IT really helped on a project i am doing 4 skool!!!!

 

Answer by coolber5678
Submitted on 2/12/2006
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That's really helpful because I'm doing a science research/presentation in TAG( talented and gifted ) and its really good information!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by Miss Dodo
Submitted on 2/14/2006
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Thank you, it's so hard just to find one question, but yours did even more than just one, once a again, thanks sooooooo MUCH~! ^_^ xoxo

 

Answer by lexxy
Submitted on 2/20/2006
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thx clover!!! :) this site and ur info helpped like a lot! i couldn't find a better site than this one!!! u don't know me, but i kknow u, as the girl who really helped me in my LAST MINUTE project!! love u lotzz!! lmoa!

~~lexxy~~

 

Answer by NONAME
Submitted on 3/22/2006
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TYPHOONS=WESTERN PACIFIC & INDIAN OCEAN
HURRICANES=ATLANTIC OCEAN
BAGUIOS=Philippines
CYCLONES=MOST OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN

 

Answer by Mike
Submitted on 4/9/2006
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I don't agree with the whole copy and paste thing from another website cause it is plagerism..but the information did help me. So cudos.

 

Answer by chuck norris
Submitted on 4/11/2006
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you really suck a big one just close your worthless website

 

Answer by t
Submitted on 4/17/2006
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thank you sooo much i got all of my answers from your website THANLYOU YOU ROCK CLOVER!

 

Answer by you don't know me
Submitted on 4/18/2006
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Yo clover thanks man i really needed that!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by hotstuff
Submitted on 4/18/2006
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you guys suck this website is crap.
there is no @#$%#^& info on this website. what kind of dumb name is clover

 

Answer by maddie
Submitted on 5/2/2006
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ur right this did not help u need more info an dnot lik @#$%en  info

 

Answer by people
Submitted on 5/10/2006
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people need to find thier own info

 

Answer by big guy
Submitted on 5/11/2006
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thanks alot i really needed some help you have the best info out of all the sites

 

Answer by artz
Submitted on 5/16/2006
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i love typhoons when they come to questions

 

Answer by Bubeena
Submitted on 5/18/2006
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you guys suck at this get a real job im go to a better thing then this

 

Answer by Matty
Submitted on 5/24/2006
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you people have no idea how much u suck ass $&^%% u

 

Answer by hi
Submitted on 5/24/2006
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u guys stink

 

Answer by E to da
Submitted on 6/1/2006
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yes

 

Answer by homework sucks
Submitted on 6/11/2006
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Good answer! Short and sweet. It makes is really easy to understand. Thanks for making homework less complicated. You so totally rock!

 

Answer by C_______r_____A__i_________g
Submitted on 7/5/2006
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Its a hurricane  Exept a different name>>>>....

 

Answer by yeile
Submitted on 7/25/2006
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thanks clover

 

Answer by Dragon
Submitted on 7/30/2006
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I've got a table here...

windspeed:74 to 95 mph
effects:• Minor flooding.
• Little structural damage.
• Storm surge 1.2-1.5m
above normal

windspeed:96 to 110 mph
effects:• Roofs damaged
• Some trees damaged
• Storm surge 1.8-2.4m
above normal

windspeed:111 to 130 mph
effects:• Roofs damaged
• Some trees damaged
• Storm surge 1.8-2.4m
above normal

windspeed:131 to 154 mph
effects:• Some roofs destroyed
• Major structural damage
to houses
• Storm surge 4-5.5m
above normal

windspeed:155 mph and above
effects:• Serious damage to buildings
• Severe flooding further inland
• Storm surge more than 5.5m
above normal

mph=miles per hour

Don't curse me. I hope you find something useful in this though =D

 

Answer by dancing queen
Submitted on 8/22/2006
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it was stupid

 

Answer by prongo_cake
Submitted on 9/3/2006
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thanx for all the info.  It's VERY helpful cuz I have to do a report on theses for school.  Than you again!!!
-prongo_cake

 

Answer by squishy
Submitted on 9/17/2006
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How long do typhoons last?

 

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About 7 or 8 typhoons pass over the Okinawa Prefecture which is a few dozen small Japanese islands and about 3 hit the main islands per year.

Most typhoons hit Japan between May and October with August being the peak season.

Typhoons usually move at about 118km/h.

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how common are TYPHOONS, MONSOONS, AND TORNADOES??????????????


 

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A typhoon is a severe tropical cyclone in the western Pacific; same as a hurricane.

 

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A lot of typhoons strike Japan between June and October. August and September are particularly prone to these tropical storms. Typhoons develop in the tropical waters north of the equator in the Western Pacific and are defined as tropical storms with gusts of at least 17.2 meters per second (62 kph).

 

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typhoons are very dangerous so when you are told about one coming to shore you should evacuate the area that it is suposed to hit.

 

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  A Typhoon is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour.     The eye of a Typhoon is usually 20-30 miles wide and may extend over 400 miles.

Where Do They Occur?

    Typhoons occur in the Western Pacific or China Sea.
    Typhoons are called Hurricanes in the Atlantic, and Cyclones in most of the Pacific. They all occur over oceans in regions near the equator.

Safety

    If a Typhoon is coming tape your windows so they don't shatter. Tie items down in your yard so they don't fly away, and most importantly do not panic.

What Causes It?

    When warm air collides with cold air they spin in a counter clockwise direction until the winds get stronger forming a Typhoon.

What Happens?

    The eye has light winds, clear skies and no rainfall. Outside the eye strong winds spiral in towards the eye carrying thick and heavy rain.

Interesting Facts

    These are some interesting facts about Typhoons. From 1900 to 1992 about 26,000 people died from Typhoons. A Typhoon can last 2 weeks or more over open water and can run a path of the entire length of the eastern sea board. the word Typhoon comes from Typhoon the father of wind. China gets most of it's rain from Typhoons. Typhoons

A typhoon is a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian Ocean. Hurricanes and typhoons are both names for strong tropical cyclones.

A Typhoon is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour.     The eye of a Typhoon is usually 20-30 miles wide and may extend over 400 miles.

Where Do They Occur?
    Typhoons occur in the Western Pacific or China Sea.  
    Typhoons are called Hurricanes in the Atlantic, and Cyclones in most of the Pacific. They all occur over oceans in regions near the equator.  

Safety  

    If a Typhoon is coming tape your windows so they don't shatter. Tie items down in your yard so they don't fly away, and most importantly do not panic.  

What Causes It?  

    When warm air collides with cold air they spin in a counter clockwise direction until the winds get stronger forming a Typhoon.  

What Happens?  

    The eye has light winds, clear skies and no rainfall. Outside the eye strong winds spiral in towards the eye carrying thick and heavy rain.  

Interesting Facts  

    These are some interesting facts about Typhoons. From 1900 to 1992 about 26,000 people died from Typhoons. A Typhoon can last 2 weeks or more over open water and can run a path of the entire length of the eastern sea board. the word Typhoon comes from Typhoon the father of wind. China gets most of it's rain from Typhoons.

 

Answer by mar54
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  A Typhoon is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour.     The eye of a Typhoon is usually 20-30 miles wide and may extend over 400 miles.

Where Do They Occur?

    Typhoons occur in the Western Pacific or China Sea.
    Typhoons are called Hurricanes in the Atlantic, and Cyclones in most of the Pacific. They all occur over oceans in regions near the equator.

Safety

    If a Typhoon is coming tape your windows so they don't shatter. Tie items down in your yard so they don't fly away, and most importantly do not panic.

What Causes It?

    When warm air collides with cold air they spin in a counter clockwise direction until the winds get stronger forming a Typhoon.

What Happens?

    The eye has light winds, clear skies and no rainfall. Outside the eye strong winds spiral in towards the eye carrying thick and heavy rain.

Interesting Facts

    These are some interesting facts about Typhoons. From 1900 to 1992 about 26,000 people died from Typhoons. A Typhoon can last 2 weeks or more over open water and can run a path of the entire length of the eastern sea board. the word Typhoon comes from Typhoon the father of wind. China gets most of it's rain from Typhoons. Typhoons

A typhoon is a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian Ocean. Hurricanes and typhoons are both names for strong tropical cyclones.

A Typhoon is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour.     The eye of a Typhoon is usually 20-30 miles wide and may extend over 400 miles.

Where Do They Occur?
    Typhoons occur in the Western Pacific or China Sea.  
    Typhoons are called Hurricanes in the Atlantic, and Cyclones in most of the Pacific. They all occur over oceans in regions near the equator.  

Safety  

    If a Typhoon is coming tape your windows so they don't shatter. Tie items down in your yard so they don't fly away, and most importantly do not panic.  

What Causes It?  

    When warm air collides with cold air they spin in a counter clockwise direction until the winds get stronger forming a Typhoon.  

What Happens?  

    The eye has light winds, clear skies and no rainfall. Outside the eye strong winds spiral in towards the eye carrying thick and heavy rain.  

Interesting Facts  

    These are some interesting facts about Typhoons. From 1900 to 1992 about 26,000 people died from Typhoons. A Typhoon can last 2 weeks or more over open water and can run a path of the entire length of the eastern sea board. the word Typhoon comes from Typhoon the father of wind. China gets most of it's rain from Typhoons.

 

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Typhoons
   
A typhoon approaching Japan, as seen from the Himawari weather satellite. (Japan Meteorological Agency, Japan Weather Association)

A lot of typhoons strike Japan between June and October. August and September are particularly prone to these tropical storms. Typhoons develop in the tropical waters north of the equator in the Western Pacific and are defined as tropical storms with gusts of at least 17.2 meters per second (62 kph).

Similar storms are called by different names, depending on where they develop. In the Indian Ocean, they are known as cyclones, while in the Atlantic, they're called hurricanes. Hurricanes and cyclones, though, are storms with gusts of at least 32.7 meters per second (118 kph).

In the United States, hurricanes are given boys' and girls' names, but in Japan the Meteorological Agency gives typhoons numbers according to the order that they develop, and this is how they are referred to in weather forecasts.

Japanese meteorologists classify the typhoons into five levels of size and intensity. TV weather forecasters, therefore, may refer to an approaching storm as "Typhoon No. 8 of large scale and average intensity."

An average of 27.8 typhoons form each year, of which 2.8 pass across Japanese land. As they approach Japan, typhoons tend to lose their strength because the waters around the country are cooler than in the tropics. By the time they get close to Hokkaido, most typhoons turn into tropical storms.

Typhoons can be powerful enough to decimate large areas - not just in Japan but also in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast and East Asia. There have been a number of large, destructive typhoons in Japanese history; among the biggest was the typhoon that struck Ise Bay in September 1959, claiming 5,000 lives and destroying or damaging 800,000 homes.

There hasn't been that much damage in recent years because of improved forecasting techniques, better ways to prevent and escape from disasters, and wider availability of information through the media. The severest typhoon in the past 10 years took the lives of 19 people in September 1991.

 

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a typhoon is a strom simular to a huroncan

 

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typhoons are hurricanes, but in the western pacific. tropical storms, cyclones, typhoons and hurricanes are all the same!!

 

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Hello I'm in Texas so I  need to worry about typhoons and/or Hurricanes.

 

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What Is It?

    A Typhoon is a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour.     The eye of a Typhoon is usually 20-30 miles wide and may extend over 400 miles.

Where Do They Occur?

    Typhoons occur in the Western Pacific or China Sea.
    Typhoons are called Hurricanes in the Atlantic, and Cyclones in most of the Pacific. They all occur over oceans in regions near the equator.

Safety

    If a Typhoon is coming tape your windows so they don't shatter. Tie items down in your yard so they don't fly away, and most importantly do not panic.

What Causes It?

    When warm air collides with cold air they spin in a counter clockwise direction until the winds get stronger forming a Typhoon.

What Happens?

    The eye has light winds, clear skies and no rainfall. Outside the eye strong winds spiral in towards the eye carrying thick and heavy rain.

Interesting Facts

    These are some interesting facts about Typhoons. From 1900 to 1992 about 26,000 people died from Typhoons. A Typhoon can last 2 weeks or more over open water and can run a path of the entire length of the eastern sea board. the word Typhoon comes from Typhoon the father of wind. China gets most of it's rain from Typhoons. Typhoons

 

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