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Why is Japan prone to typhoons?
Japan's geographical location in the western Pacific makes it particularly susceptible to typhoons. The warm ocean waters provide the energy these storms need to develop and strengthen. Its long coastline and mountainous terrain also increase the risk of flooding and landslides when typhoons make landfall, as seen with Typhoon Dolphin's approach.
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