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: It caused extensive damage across the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Northern Mariana Islands , particularly Saipan and Tinian [6, 9, 10].
Typhoons are categorized based on their maximum sustained wind speeds: typhoon
: Interactions between warm, moist air and cooler, dry air masses over warm ocean waters [14, 19]. : It caused extensive damage across the Federated
As of , significant attention has focused on Super Typhoon Sinlaku , which recently impacted Pacific territories [6, 10]: Some agencies like the Joint Typhoon Warning Center
: Winds exceeding 115 mph (185 km/h) [15, 22]. Some agencies like the Joint Typhoon Warning Center use higher thresholds for "Super Typhoon" status, typically at least 150 mph [22, 23]. Formation and Seasonality
Regional monitoring is conducted by agencies like the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and PAGASA in the Philippines [15, 22]. Residents in affected zones are advised to monitor the Tropical Weather Outlook and follow local evacuation orders immediately during warnings [33, 36].
