Typhoon Megi

After forming quickly on October 13, 2010, Typhoon Megi grew to “super” typhoon status by October 16. After striking the Philippines on October 18, the storm moved over the South China Sea toward China.
Rain from Typhoon Megi
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Rain from Typhoon Megi

This color-coded image shows rainfall along Typhoon Megi’s path across the western Pacific between October 13 and 23, 2010.

Published Oct 26, 2010

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Typhoon Megi
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Typhoon Megi

Acquired October 22, 2010, this natural-color image shows Typhoon Megi between Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Published Oct 22, 2010

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Typhoon Megi
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Typhoon Megi

Acquired October 21, 2010, this natural-color image shows Typhoon Megi over the South China Sea.

Published Oct 21, 2010

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Typhoon Megi
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Typhoon Megi

Category 4 Typhoon Megi sprawls over much of the South China Sea in this true-color image from October 20, 2010.

Published Oct 20, 2010

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Super Typhoon Megi
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Super Typhoon Megi

Spanning more than 600 kilometers (370 miles) across, the Super Typhoon Megi approached the Philippines on October 18, 2010 as the most potent tropical storm of the year.

Published Oct 19, 2010

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