Tag: Uwan
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What Science Says About Super Typhoon Uwan: Size, Strength, and Impacts
Introduction: A record-breaking storm in perspective Super Typhoon Uwan, known locally as Fung Wong in some advisories, has grabbed headlines for its colossal size. At its peak, the storm stretched across more than 1,800 kilometers in diameter, dwarfing many other tropical cyclones this year. While size alone doesn’t guarantee destruction, it shapes rainfall patterns, wind…
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Fast Facts: What science says about Super Typhoon Uwan
Understanding Uwan’s Record Size Super Typhoon Uwan dwarfed many storms this year in sheer width, with a diameter surpassing 1,800 kilometers at its peak. In meteorological terms, size refers to the extent of cloud cover and the gale- or cyclone-force wind field, not just the strongest winds near the center. When a storm’s circulation spans…
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What Science Says About Super Typhoon Uwan: Size, Strength, and What It Means for the Philippines
Understanding Uwan: A Giant in the Pacific Super Typhoon Uwan, also known as Fung Wong in some naming lists, has captured global attention due to its extraordinary size. At its peak, Uwan reached a diameter of over 1,800 kilometers, making it one of the largest tropical cyclones observed this year. Size matters in tropical cyclone…