Typhoon Morakot

Typhoon Morakot became a Category 2 storm before moving over Taiwan on August 7, 2009.
Slow-Moving Typhoon Morakot Inundates Taiwan
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Slow-Moving Typhoon Morakot Inundates Taiwan

A bull’s eye of heavy rain from Typhoon Morakot engulfs southern Taiwan in this rainfall accumulation image spanning August 3 to 9, 2009.

Published Aug 11, 2009

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Typhoon Morakot
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Typhoon Morakot

The center of Typhoon Morakot was beginning to move over southern China when this photo-like image was taken on August 9, 2009.

Published Aug 10, 2009

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Typhoon Morakot
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Typhoon Morakot

Typhoon Morakot's spiraling clouds stretched from the Philippines to Japan's southern islands as the center of the storm passed over Taiwan on August 7, 2009

Published Aug 8, 2009

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Typhoon Morakot
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Typhoon Morakot

Strong winds surround a calm center in this visualization of Typhoon Morakot.

Published Aug 7, 2009

Atmosphere Heat Severe Storms