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__Typhoons__ Jack M and Nate M G-G Red Class Introduction   A tropical cyclone occurring in the Western Pacific and Indian oceans is a typhoon (1). A characteristic is the intensity of typhoons should increase by 5% for every 1*C (1.8*F) rise in sea surface temperature (3). Another characteristic is the energy source for typhoons is latent heat released when water vapor condenses (3). Next, the air around the typhoon must be warm to contain enough moisture (3). The water must be at least 27*C (80*F) to start a typhoon (2). Also, the radius is 10 to 100km (6 to 60 miles) long (3). Lastly, the winds usually diminish greatly with the increase of distance the typhoons goes from the start (1). Dangers Yes it can hurt people and property greatly (2). First, the high winds and torrential rain are the main reasons for typhoons which are destroying property and hurting people (2). Next, the winds can blow roofs off homes and industrial buildings, making massive damages on lower floors (2). Also, the typhoons can cause massive evacuation within 5 to 10 miles of the shoreline because the winds can suck people in and killing them (3). Lastly, the rains can cause damaging flooding to areas by the coast(1). Even though typhoons are more intense then hurricanes usually they don't make as much damage because of there location (2). Types of Conditions The conditions of the typhoons have a wide variety (1). The water must be at least 27*C and only warm humid air contains enough moisture to create a typhoon or intensify it (2). In the ocean the typhoons are gathering momentum. The eye which is the middle of the the typhoon is low pressured (1). Lastly, the winds and the rise and fall of the sea level helps in develop into a typhoon (3).

Historical Examples One of the most Dangrously recorded Typhoon was Angela. She struct through October 25-November 6,1995.(5)She substained up to 141 mph (227-kph) winds with a 10 inch precipitation counts.(5) It acoured through Philippines-Vietiam.(5) She had a central barometric pressure of 27.25 inches (922 millibars).(5) Also she took an estimate of 740 lives and demolished15,000 bulidings and left 300,000 people homless.(5)

Safety When, preparing for a typhoon you should board your windows, gather a couple days of water supply's, and get indoors before the typhoon hits (3). Next, to stay safe during the typhoon you should stay away from windows, listen for warnings on the radio, and avoid leaving indoors (3). Lastly, after a typhoon hits avoid driving, stay away from riverbanks and streams, and beware of loose wire (3).

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