Typhoon

Typhoons are categorized based on their maximum sustained wind speeds:

: Winds exceeding 115 mph (185 km/h) [15, 22]. Some agencies like the Joint Typhoon Warning Center use higher thresholds for "Super Typhoon" status, typically at least 150 mph [22, 23]. Formation and Seasonality typhoon

: In the "Typhoon Alley" of the Northwest Pacific [1]. While technically the same phenomenon as hurricanes (Atlantic/East Pacific) or cyclones (Indian Ocean/South Pacific), the name "typhoon" is specific to this region [17, 19, 34]. Typhoons are categorized based on their maximum sustained

As of , significant attention has focused on Super Typhoon Sinlaku , which recently impacted Pacific territories [6, 10]: moist air and cooler

A typhoon is a powerful, rapidly rotating storm system that forms over warm tropical waters in the [17, 19, 34]. It is the regional name for a tropical cyclone, characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and heavy rain [11, 17, 33]. Recent Major Activity (Current Events)

: Interactions between warm, moist air and cooler, dry air masses over warm ocean waters [14, 19].

: Winds between 39–73 mph (63–118 km/h) [17, 22].