What is a typhoon?

If you live in Japan, you will often hear the word "typhoon" every summer and autumn.
Typhoons are a type of natural disaster that brings heavy rain and strong winds.
Every year, several typhoons approach or make landfall in Japan.

【【Typhoon? Hurricane? Cyclone?】

The word "typhoon" is used in Japan and Asia,
In fact, the same phenomenon is called by different names depending on the region.

〇Asia, including Japan, China, and the Philippines:Typhoon
America, the Caribbean, etc.:Hurricane
India, Australia, etc.:Cyclone
Although it is called differently,A large low pressure system brings strong winds and rainIn that respect, they are all similar.

【【What are the characteristics of typhoons in Japan?
Typhoons mainly occur in the seas east of the Philippines.
〇It will move north and approach the Japanese archipelago.
〇It occurs most frequently from summer to autumn (around June to October).
Because there are many mountains, landslides and river floods are likely to occur.

[What makes it different from American hurricanes?]
Hurricanes form in the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico.
They can be large and can cause storm surges and tornadoes in coastal areas.
Both are dangerous natural disasters, so you need to be well prepared.

"Typhoons," "hurricanes," and "cyclones" may have different names, but they are all powerful forces of nature.
You need to be careful with typhoons in Japan, especially in areas with many mountains and rivers.
Get the right information, be well prepared, and stay safe!