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Taiwan is known for having some for the strongest earthquakes in the world. One of the most deadly and destructive earthquakes to strike the country hit in 1999 and it killed 2,415.

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What is the name of the last typhoon?

As of August 2012, the most recent typhoon to strike Asia is Typhoon Kai-tak (Helen), which affected the People's Republic of China, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Laos from August 16 to 18. Typhoon Tembin (Igme) formed on August 13 and is expected to strike the Republic of China (Taiwan) in late August.


When did typhoon Nina occur?

China was hit by typhoon Nina in 1975. This storm is considered to be the fourth- deadliest typhoon in history. When Banqiao Dam broke which also caused other smaller damns to give way, around 229,00 people died. This storm started to formed on July 30, 1975, and finally dissipate on August 6, 1975. The main countries that were effected by the storm were China and Taiwan in which a estimated 1.2 billion dollars of damage was done.


Where is the most common place where a typhoon can happen?

Typhoons are most common in the northwest Pacific Ocean, particularly in the region referred to as the "typhoon belt." This area includes countries such as Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam, which are frequently affected by typhoons due to the warm ocean waters and atmospheric conditions favorable for their formation.


What is a hurricane called in The Philippines?

The words "cyclone" and "typhoon" are used interchangeably when referring to this weather phenomenon in the Philippines.


What was the deadliest typhoon to hit China?

The most deadliest typhoon to hit Hong Kong was Typhoon Wanda in 1962. Typhoon Wanda had killed millions of people and destroyed many houses. It was very difficult to recover the damage of Typhoon Wanda.

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Which country was badly hit by Typhoon?

Taiwan


What are the countries that have a typhoon?

China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Philippines etc..


What is the name of the last typhoon?

As of August 2012, the most recent typhoon to strike Asia is Typhoon Kai-tak (Helen), which affected the People's Republic of China, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Laos from August 16 to 18. Typhoon Tembin (Igme) formed on August 13 and is expected to strike the Republic of China (Taiwan) in late August.


Whats temperature range does Taiwan have?

Taiwan is extremely humid, with a typhoon season from June to October. The average temperature is 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit, and ranges from 50 degrees in January to March to 100 degrees in June to August.


What is the name of next typhoon after auring?

The next typhoon after Typhoon Auring in the Philippines would be named Typhoon Bising.


What is the antonym for typhoon?

typhoon


When did typhoon Nina occur?

China was hit by typhoon Nina in 1975. This storm is considered to be the fourth- deadliest typhoon in history. When Banqiao Dam broke which also caused other smaller damns to give way, around 229,00 people died. This storm started to formed on July 30, 1975, and finally dissipate on August 6, 1975. The main countries that were effected by the storm were China and Taiwan in which a estimated 1.2 billion dollars of damage was done.


What part of China did the typoon hit?

Do you mean the Typhoon Morakot during the early August 2009? It had a strong impact on the southeast coastal areas of China, mainly on Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangsu Province and Taiwan.


Where is the most common place where a typhoon can happen?

Typhoons are most common in the northwest Pacific Ocean, particularly in the region referred to as the "typhoon belt." This area includes countries such as Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam, which are frequently affected by typhoons due to the warm ocean waters and atmospheric conditions favorable for their formation.


What is the origin root word of typhoon?

Typhoon originates in the Greek for their monster Typhoon the storm giant.


What are different types of typhoon?

the different typhoons are tropical depression,tropical storm,typhoon,and super typhoon


What is the possessive form of typhoon?

The possessive form of the noun typhoon is typhoon's.Example: The typhoon's winds were very strong.