WHAT IS A TYPHOON

• A Typhoon is an intense area of low atmospheric pressure. Like all

low pressure weather systems observed North of the Equator, the
air rotates around the center of an area of low pressure in an anti-
clockwise direction (clockwise if South of the Equator). The more
intense the area of low pressure the higher the wind speeds near the
center. A Typhoon is a low pressure weather system with sustained
wind speeds near its center of at least 56 knots (about 105 kph).
HOW ARE TYPHOONS
FORMED?
 1. TYPHOONS START OFF AS TROPICAL
THUNDERSTORMS. THE STRONG WINDS PULL IN
MOISTURE FROM THE OCEANS.
2. THE THUNDERSTORMS CONVERT THE MOISTURE INTO
HEAT. THE HEAT CAUSES MORE AIR TO FLOW TO THE
CENTER OF THE STORM CAUSING EVAPORATION.
3. ALL THE HEAT AND AIR FLOW TOWARD THE EYE
CREATING THE TYPHOON.
TYPHOON HAIYAN'S PATH AND SPEED
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