The first typhoon of the year in the Western Pacific was later than usual and quite potent.
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Typhoon Koppu has weakened, but the system is still expected to bring widespread flooding to the Philippine’s Luzon Island.
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The category 3 storm swept over the Philippines on August 12, 2013.
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Acquired December 2, 2012, this image shows Bopha approaching the Philippines.
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Eight months after Super Typhoon Haiyan, another powerful typhoon battered the Philippines.
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Acquired September 24, 2012, this natural-color image shows Super Typhoon Jelawat over the Philippine Sea.
Early reports suggest the storm was one of the strongest typhoons to ever make landfall in Earth’s recorded history.
The storm brought high winds and heavy rains to the Philippines before heading toward China and Vietnam.
Category 4 Typhoon Megi sprawls over much of the South China Sea in this true-color image from October 20, 2010.
A powerful typhoon brought violent winds and torrential rainfall, causing thousands to evacuate.
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Acquired October 21, 2010, this natural-color image shows Typhoon Megi over the South China Sea.