Typhoon Asian Name
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PONGSONA :
Beautiful flower (Touch-me-not or balsam) specially loved by Korean women from ancient time for its fairy shyness and tender feeling
[North Korea]
2002-12-10
Typhoon 200226 (PONGSONA) hit the GUAM island, and many
buildings were destroyed or collapsed by the very strong wind. A tour
to Guam Is. may be affected for a few months in the beginning of 2003.
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Image Collection
Images below are observed by the Japanese geostationary meteorological
satellite GMS-5, its infrared sensor (IR1), and visible sensor (VIS).
The center of the image is fixed to Guam Is. (N13.33,E144.50),
USA. The time zone is UTC. The central pressure (hPa) and maximum
sustained wind (knots) in parentheses shows the analysis by Japan Meteorological Agency.
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