The storm brought high winds and heavy rains to the Philippines before heading toward China and Vietnam.
Atmosphere Severe Storms
Typhoons Mitag (right) and Hagibis (left) flank the Philippines in this image taken by MODIS on November 25, 2007. At that time, Mitag was about to strike the Philippine island Luzon with winds of 150 kilometers per hour.
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Acquired October 28, 2012, this image shows Son-tinh approaching the coast of Vietnam.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Typhoon Haima is the second typhoon in the span of a week to bring heavy wind and rain to the Philippines.
Image of the Day Water Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
The Terra satellite captured this image of Typhoon Haiyan approaching Vietnam on November 10, 2013.
Severe Storms
The super typhoon made landfall on the northernmost island in the Philippine archipelago.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Severe Storms
After getting pummeled by three deadly storms in October, Vietnam prepares for another one.
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Acquired October 26, 2012, this image shows Tropical Storm Son-tinh over the South China Sea.
Super Typhoon Goni brought winds upwards of 300 kilometers (195 miles) per hour before making landfall on Catanduanes Island.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
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