What happens during a typhoon?

Answer 1

A typhoon is a circular storm. In the Atlantic it is called a hurricane. In the Indian ocean, it is a cyclone. The winds rotate counter clockwise around a central "eye" or calm spot. The winds are accompanied by rain. The storm becomes a typhoon when the winds achieve a speed of 63 knots or 63 nautical miles per hour (about 100 kilometers per hour). The high wind and driving rain can cause damage. A number of deaths are caused when the wind and water causes mudslides on denuded hills. Houses are covered with mud. Covering some, crushing other. Other shoddily constructed houses fall apart. Some people remain on low lying islands to be swept away by large waves. The rain causes creeks and rivers to swell and flood washing away houses. Then some people go out in the storm to be blown off roofs or washed away. Some stay inside a well constructed building and watch the show outside.