HOW TYPHOONS FORM A typhoon forms when winds blow into areas of the ocean where the water is warm. These winds collect moisture and rise, while colder air moves in beneath them. This difference in temperature creates pressure, which causes the winds to move rapidly. As the system intensifies, the winds begin to rotate or spin around a calm center known as the eye. This powerful spiral of wind and rain can lead to devastating storms when it makes landfall. Watch, learn, and share the science behi

17K views · 280 reactions | NHK Documentary 〜 MEGA CRISIS: Forecasting Super Typhoons 〜 Dec. 10, Sun. 0:10 / 6:10 / 12:10 / 18:10 (JST) https://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/documentary/201712010600/ Climate change has made weather forecasting much harder worldwide, putting people and property at risk. We go to the frontlines of forecasting to see the new methods being used to help save lives. | NHK WORLD-JAPAN | Facebook

Typhoon Man-yi wrecked houses, caused towering tidal surges and forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to emergency shelters in the sixth major storm to hit the Philippines in less than a month. | NBC News