Typhoon
Typhoon
Typhoon (/taɪˈfuːn/; from the Greek tuphōn, meaning "whirlwind") is a mature tropical cyclone that develops in the western part of the North Pacific Ocean between 180° and 100°E. This region is referred to as the Northwest Pacific basin.
Etymology
The term "typhoon" is the regional name in the northwest Pacific for a severe (or mature) tropical cyclone, whereas "hurricane" is the regional term in the northeast Pacific and northern Atlantic. Elsewhere this is called a tropical cyclone, tropical storm, cyclonic storm, tropical depression, and simply cyclone. The word typhoon is derived from the Greek word tuphōn (τυφών), which means 'whirlwind' or 'storm'.
Characteristics
A typhoon differs from other cyclonic systems such as low pressure systems, and tropical depressions by the area they cover, their duration, and their intensity. Typhoons are characterized by their large size and long duration. They are typically about 500 km (310 mi) in diameter and last for more than a week.
Related Terms
- Tropical cyclone: A rotating, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that originates over tropical or subtropical waters and has a closed low-level circulation.
- Hurricane: A tropical cyclone that occurs in the Atlantic Ocean and northeastern Pacific Ocean.
- Cyclone: A large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure.
- Storm surge: A rise in sea level that occurs during tropical cyclones, intense storms also known as typhoons and hurricanes. The storms produce strong winds that push the water into shore, which can lead to flooding.
See Also
- Effects of typhoons
- Tropical cyclone scales
- Tropical cyclone naming
- Tropical cyclone warnings and watches
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Typhoon
- Wikipedia's article - Typhoon
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