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Typhoons usually start when a storm occurs mainly in areas close to the ocean (borders). They start off as tropical thunderstorms. Its basically just like hurricanes and cyclones. Its just that the place where they start that gives it its name. For example, they call that storm a typhoon in Japan.
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Why do typhoons weaken as they hit the land and typhoons from over land?
Typhoons weaken when the make land-fall - because they lose the 'fuel' of the storm. Typhoons are fuelled by the moisture they 'suck up' from the ocean. once over land, they lose the source of their power - and eventually die.
Are typhoons less destructive than hurricanes?
No. Typhoons and hurricanes are basically the same thing. The only differences is in where they occur. Hurricanes are in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific while typhoons are in the western Pacific
Can you detect a typhoon?
Yes, quite easily. Typhoons are large storm systems that are plainly visible from space. With our satellite and modern forecasting we know about typhoons before they even become typhoons.
How are typhoons maid?
there are hot air at the sky , then it started to turn round and round in wind, that's how typhoons made.
Are typhoons hurricanes that spin clockwise?
No, typhoons, hurricanes, and cyclone are all the exact same thing except where they originate in the world.
Can you help prevent typhoons?
Typhoons cannot be prevented.
Does uk get typhoons?
No, typhoons are a southeast Asia phenomena.
Why do typhoons never hit land?
Typhoons do hit land.
Do typhoons travel or stay put?
Yes typhoons travel
How can typhoons help?
Typhoons can deliver much needed rain to a region.
How did meteorologists named typhoons?
meteorologists name typhoons in alphabetical order
Does Antarctica have typhoons?
No. Typhoons are tropical storms. Antarctica is a polar desert.
How many typhoons have hit Guam?
6 typhoons hit Guam: pongsona, paka, karen, cha'tan, pamela, and omar.
How do typhoons affect people's lives?
Typhoons can destroy homes and buildings
Is typhoon a mass or a count noun?
The noun 'typhoon' is a count noun, the plural form is 'typhoons'. There can be one typhoon, several typhoons, or a series of typhoons.
What typhoons entered the Philippines in 2006?
During the 2006 season, eleven typhoons entered the Philippines. Of those, 8 were super typhoons. Six tropical storms or tropical depressions hit the Philippines in 2006, in addition to the typhoons.
Do typhoons occur in the Indian Ocean?
They do. But they are not called typhoons there. They are called intense tropical cyclones.
