Explained in plain English
What's a typhoon?
A typhoon is a type of tropical cyclone that forms in the western Pacific Ocean. Like hurricanes in the Atlantic, they are powerful rotating storm systems characterised by strong winds and heavy rainfall. Typhoon Dolphin, hitting China with 150km/h winds, demonstrates their destructive potential, leading to widespread disruption and the need for large-scale evacuations.
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