Typhoon Trivia

<p>Strong winds, storm surges, and torrential rains</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coastal regions and islands</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Typhoons are powerful and destructive tropical cyclones that form over warm ocean waters in the western Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Typhoons form when warm, moist air rises from the ocean surface, creating low-pressure areas, and as more air rushes in to fill this void, it begins to spiral around the center, forming a distinctive eye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Typhoons are characterized by their intense rotating winds and heavy rainfall.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Typhoons typically develop during the late summer and early autumn when ocean temperatures are at their highest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Typhoons can cause widespread devastation, bringing strong winds, storm surges, and torrential rains that lead to flooding, landslides, and damage to infrastructure and property.</p> Signup and view all the answers