typhoon
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A typhoon is the term used for storms that form in the north-west Pacific, whereas a hurricane is the term used for storms that form in the Atlantic or eastern Pacific.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
"Conditions on Ishigaki gale force with some overnight gusts to typhoon strength."
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from areas of eastern China as a powerful typhoon - the country's second in a week - barrels towards the coast.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
"Miyako is taking worst of typhoon Bavi," professional storm-chaser James Reynolds posted on X from Ishigaki on Saturday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
The Japanese were outnumbered and suffered huge losses, but then a typhoon blew in, pounding and sinking many Mongolian ships.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
Inflation likely remained elevated as the Middle East conflict pushed up energy costs, while typhoons and heavy summer rains lifted food prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Thousands of miles away, China is expecting seven typhoons to make landfall in this year alone – something the country's experts have said is linked to the effects of a super El Niño.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“The negative impact from frequent typhoons in July is likely to subside in August, while domestic demand remains on the weak side.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Typhoon season in the western Pacific typically occurs between May and October, when typhoons are considered more commonplace.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
If the land floods during typhoons, villagers help their neighbors by hoisting the house onto their shoulders with wooden poles and walking it to its next spot.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
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