The typhoon grew from a tropical storm to a category 5 storm in less than a day.
Published Oct 8, 2019
Acquired October 1, 2009, this true-color image shows Typhoon Parma headed westward over the Pacific Ocean. Outlined in black in the left half of the image are parts of the Philippines.
Published Oct 1, 2009
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
Acquired May 25, 2012, this natural-color image shows Typhoon Sanvu over the western Pacific Ocean.
Published May 25, 2012
The first typhoon of the year in the Western Pacific was later than usual and quite potent.
Published May 14, 2020Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Human Presence
Acquired October 15, 2012, this image shows clouds from Typhoon Prapiroon stretching over Okinawa, Japan.
Published Oct 15, 2012
The storm was expected to intensify significantly and might make landfall on the Japanese mainland.
Published Oct 21, 2017
Two typhoons spun over the western North Pacific near Japan.
Published Aug 25, 2015
Acquired September 24, 2012, this natural-color image shows Super Typhoon Jelawat over the Philippine Sea.
Published Sep 24, 2012
The second massive storm of October 2014 barrels down on Japan.
Published Oct 10, 2014
Acquired September 29, 2011, this natural-color image shows Typhoon Nalgae over the Pacific Ocean.
Published Sep 29, 2011
Strong winds surround a calm center in this image of Tropical Storm Molave over the Philippines on July 17, 2009.
Published Jul 20, 2009
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