The typhoon was the strongest on record in the Northwest Pacific to make landfall so late in the year.
Published Dec 27, 2016
Acquired December 2, 2012, this image shows Bopha approaching the Philippines.
Published Dec 3, 2012
Early reports suggest the storm was one of the strongest typhoons to ever make landfall in Earth’s recorded history.
Published Nov 9, 2013
The storm is intensifying, but there are hopes that it might just graze the island of Luzon. Heavy rainfall is expected.
Published May 9, 2015
A powerful typhoon brought violent winds and torrential rainfall, causing thousands to evacuate.
Published Dec 2, 2019Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms Remote Sensing
The storm was expected to intensify significantly and might make landfall on the Japanese mainland.
Published Oct 21, 2017
The storm brought high winds and heavy rains to the Philippines before heading toward China and Vietnam.
Published Oct 17, 2016
As predicted, Typhoon Bopha made landfall in the southern Philippines overnight December 3–4, 2012.
Published Dec 5, 2012
The super typhoon made landfall on the northernmost island in the Philippine archipelago.
Published Sep 16, 2018
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
alert message
