typhoon
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A typhoon is a tropical cyclone—a powerful rotating storm system—that occurs in the Western Pacific Ocean region. These storms matter because they bring severe winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding that can cause significant damage to communities and infrastructure in affected areas.
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- Nomenclature
- Etymology
- Intensity classifications
- Genesis
- Frequency
- Paths
- Basin monitoring
- Name sources and name list
- Records
- See also
- References
- External links
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A typhoon is a tropical cyclone that develops between 180° and 100°E in the Northern Hemisphere and which produces sustained hurricane-force winds of at least . This region is referred to as the Northwestern Pacific Basin, accounting for almost one third of the world's tropical cyclones. For organizational purposes, the northern Pacific Ocean is divided into three regions: the eastern (North America to 140°W), central (140°W to 180°), and western (180° to 100°E). The Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RSMC) for tropical cyclone forecasts is in Japan, with other tropical cyclone warning centres for the northwest Pacific in Hawaii (the Joint Typhoon Warning Center), the Philippines, and Hong Kong. Although the RSMC names each system, the main name list itself is coordinated among 18 countries that have territories threatened by typhoons each year.