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The Philippines is called a typhoon belt because it lies in a region where many tropical cyclones, known locally as typhoons, develop. Its location in the western Pacific Ocean makes it prone to experiencing a high frequency of typhoons throughout the year.
Typhoon Nitang, known as Typhoon Ike internationally, struck the Philippines on September 25, 1984. It caused widespread devastation, particularly in the Luzon region. The typhoon resulted in significant loss of life and property damage, with flooding and strong winds impacting many communities.
That is impossible to know. Predictions are calling for a near-normal to slightly above average typhoon season in 2014 overall, but these predictions have a high degree of uncertainty. Even then it is impossible to predict home many of the storms that do occur will head for the Philippines.
The Philippines is prone to typhoons and other natural disasters because it lies astride the typhoon belt, in the active volcanic region known as the "Pacific Ring of Fire," and in the geologically unstable region between the Pacific and Eurasian tectonic plates. It is a country surrounded by moist air, so the typhoon is able to feed on that. The typhoon also needs cold air. Once these are together, the air spins in circles. The typhoon is then formed. All the things that a typhoon needs are provided in and around the Philippines, resulting in several typhoons a year.
The amount of damage done by a typhoon or cyclone depends on many factors, not the least of which is the storm's path. In populated areas, especially in underdeveloped regions, casualties from flooding can become very high. Out of the approximately 1800 deaths during the 2011 typhoon season in the Pacific, nearly 1300 resulted from a weaker but rainier storm, Severe Tropical Storm Washi, that never reached typhoon status. Its floods destroyed more than 9000 homes in the Philippines. By contrast, the 8 typhoons of the season combined for only about 211 total deaths.
The typhoon that hit the Philippines destroyed many towns and buildings.
A total of 1146 lives were claimed in the 2012 typhoon season, primarily caused by Typhoon Bopha. This was a category 5 super typhoon one of the strongest ever to hit the Philippines.
Typhoon Bopha : 1,146 dead and 834 missing .
The Philippines is called a typhoon belt because it lies in a region where many tropical cyclones, known locally as typhoons, develop. Its location in the western Pacific Ocean makes it prone to experiencing a high frequency of typhoons throughout the year.
Typhoon Nitang, known as Typhoon Ike internationally, struck the Philippines on September 25, 1984. It caused widespread devastation, particularly in the Luzon region. The typhoon resulted in significant loss of life and property damage, with flooding and strong winds impacting many communities.
Typhoon Milenyo hit the Philippines on September 28, 2006, causing widespread damage and affecting many regions across the country.
The typhoon belt refers to a geographic region near the equator where typhoons, also known as hurricanes or cyclones, are more likely to form and travel due to the warm ocean waters and specific atmospheric conditions. This belt typically includes areas within the Western North Pacific Ocean, such as the Philippines, Japan, and southeastern China.
That is impossible to know. Predictions are calling for a near-normal to slightly above average typhoon season in 2014 overall, but these predictions have a high degree of uncertainty. Even then it is impossible to predict home many of the storms that do occur will head for the Philippines.
2080 as of August 2007
The Philippines is prone to typhoons and other natural disasters because it lies astride the typhoon belt, in the active volcanic region known as the "Pacific Ring of Fire," and in the geologically unstable region between the Pacific and Eurasian tectonic plates. It is a country surrounded by moist air, so the typhoon is able to feed on that. The typhoon also needs cold air. Once these are together, the air spins in circles. The typhoon is then formed. All the things that a typhoon needs are provided in and around the Philippines, resulting in several typhoons a year.
The landslides and severe flooding left at least 246 people dead and 38 others missing.
The amount of damage done by a typhoon or cyclone depends on many factors, not the least of which is the storm's path. In populated areas, especially in underdeveloped regions, casualties from flooding can become very high. Out of the approximately 1800 deaths during the 2011 typhoon season in the Pacific, nearly 1300 resulted from a weaker but rainier storm, Severe Tropical Storm Washi, that never reached typhoon status. Its floods destroyed more than 9000 homes in the Philippines. By contrast, the 8 typhoons of the season combined for only about 211 total deaths.