TYPHOON

What is Typhoon?

Refers to a tropical cyclonic storm that originates

in the western Pacific ocean. Large masses of
clouds that spiral around a central point, or eye,
characterized typhoons. Infamous for their
destructive power, typhoons can generate winds of
more than 75 miles per hour and cause major
flooding through their intense rainfall and storm
surges.
Concept of a typhoon

The eye
- A characteristic feature of tropical cyclones is the eye, a
central region of clear skies, warm temp. and low
atmospheric pressure. in addition to low pressure at the
centre, there is also a rapid variation of pressure across
the storm, with most of the variations occurring near the
centre.
The Eyewall
- The most dangerous and destructive and
destructive part of a tropical cyclones is
the eyewall. Here, winds are strongest,
rainfall is heaviest and deep convective
clouds rise from close to Earth's surface
to a height of 15000 meters (49000 feet).
Rainbands
- In addition to deep convective cells
(compact regions of vertical air
movement). Sorrounding the eye, there are
often secondary cells arranged in bands
around the centre. These bands, commonly
called rainbands, spiral into the centre of
the storm.
Effects of
Typhoon
Buildings and Infrastructure

Typhoons affect buildings and structure in two ways:

 Direct force - occurs when a wind gust slams directly into

a building or structure and causes physical damage, such
as when wind blows the roof of a house.

 Projectiles - wind inflicts damage by picking up and

launching trees branches, building materials and other
debris into structure. The heavy persistent rainfall and
coastal storm surges that typhoon bring can also have
devastating effects.
Trees and other vegetation

The storms may damage or destroy trees and

other vegetation, including crops that communities
may rely on for sustenance or trade or both. Strong
winds can snap branches, detach and injured
leaves, flowers, fruits and seed and uproo trees and
plant. Flooding can over-saturate soils, drown
vegetation or kill plantlife via salt spray of the
saltwater intrusion produced by storm surges.
 Impacts to life and livelihood

The destructive forces of typhoons also

impact and sometimes take the lives of both
humans and animals. While this can occur
directly, as when flying debris or collapsing
structure injure or kill people, a "silent
killer" of sorts is the lack of available
resources and Infrastructure that may follow
typhoon landfall.
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