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: Winds of 74–114 mph (118–184 km/h) [15, 22].

: While they can occur year-round, most activity happens between July and November , with a peak in late August to early September [19, 27]. Historical and Economic Impact

: Typhoon Tip (1979) remains one of the largest and most intense on record [25]. Typhoon Haiyan (2013) was one of the deadliest, killing over 6,300 people in the Philippines and causing $13 billion in damage [4, 23].

A typhoon is a powerful, rapidly rotating storm system that forms over warm tropical waters in the [17, 19, 34]. It is the regional name for a tropical cyclone, characterized by a low-pressure center, strong winds, and heavy rain [11, 17, 33]. Recent Major Activity (Current Events)

: Winds between 39–73 mph (63–118 km/h) [17, 22].

: Interactions between warm, moist air and cooler, dry air masses over warm ocean waters [14, 19].

: Winds exceeding 115 mph (185 km/h) [15, 22]. Some agencies like the Joint Typhoon Warning Center use higher thresholds for "Super Typhoon" status, typically at least 150 mph [22, 23]. Formation and Seasonality