Typhoon Violet, known in the Philippines as Typhoon Osang, was a devastating Typhoon of the 1996 Pacific typhoon season. Killing at least seven people and paralyzing air and rail links before weakening to a tropical storm on September 16, 1996.[1]
 Typhoon Violet on 16 September | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 11, 1996 |
| Dissipated | September 16, 1996 |
| Very strong typhoon | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| Highest gusts | 305 km/h (190 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 935 hPa (mbar); 27.61 inHg |
| Category 4-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
| Highest winds | 215 km/h (135 mph) |
| Highest gusts | 305 km/h (190 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 935 hPa (mbar); 27.61 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Areas affected | Japan |
Part of the 1996 Pacific typhoon season | |
Meteorological History
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Typhoon Violet Wind speeds and directions in Typhoon Violet as calculated from satellite data.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Typhoon Violet". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ Science, Photo library. "Science photo library". Science photo library. Retrieved 25 December 2024.