Typhoon Virginia (1957)
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| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | June 18, 1957 |
| Dissipated | June 26, 1957 |
| Category 5-equivalent super typhoon | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS) | |
| Highest winds | 280 km/h (175 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | 900 hPa (mbar); 26.58 inHg |
Part of the 1957 Pacific typhoon season | |
Typhoon Virginia is a super typhoon in 1957. Forming on June 18, 1957, the storm drifted over the Philippines, before making landfall directly in Taiwan, the typhoon later dissipated near South Korea and Japan.
Meteorological history
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Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
Unknown
Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depressionTyphoon Virginia formed on June 18, 1957, moving northwest, the storm intensified into a tropical storm on June 19, 1957. The storm became a Category 1, category 2, and category 3 typhoon on June 21, and became a category 5 typhoon on June 22, with the minimum pressure of 900 hPa and winds of 170 kilometres per hour (110 mph) east of Luzon.[1] The storm weakened to a category 4 typhoon on May 23, intensifying back on the same day. The storm later affected the Philippines. On June 24, the storm weakened to a category 1 typhoon. Before weakening to a tropical storm the next day. The storm turned into an Extratropical cyclone following its weakening. The later storm dissipated on June 27 between South Korea and Japan.[2][3]
Analysis
[edit]The development of Typhoon Virginia was described as "type 2 development", along with Typhoon Anita.[4] A picture taken of the typhoon saw some sort of "echo pattern" within the typhoon, which also included synoptic patterns.[5]
Preparations and impact
[edit]Taiwan was severely affected by the storm, with multiple deaths and missing people.[6] The storm affected the Japanese areas of Kyushu and Kantō. The storm killed 30 people, with 23 people deemed missing. 33 people were also injured, with 396 houses being destroyed. Other than housing damages and human fatalities, the storm destroyed 14 ships.[7] Floods created from the storm were noted in southern Japanese areas, affecting 150,000 people.[6] The Taiwanese government allocated 100,000 New Taiwan dollars to relief works and survivors.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Center, United States Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic/Topographic (1979). Sailing Directions (planning Guide) for Southeast Asia. [Department of Defense], Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic/Topographic Center.
- ^ "Digital Typhoon: Typhoon 195705 (VIRGINIA) - General Information (Pressure and Track Charts)". agora.ex.nii.ac.jp. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ "Digital Typhoon: Typhoon 195705 (VIRGINIA) - Detailed Track Information". agora.ex.nii.ac.jp. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ Monthly Weather Review. War Department, Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1979.
- ^ Proceedings. 1965. 1965.
- ^ a b Flood Control Journal. United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. 1958.
- ^ "Digital Typhoon: Typhoon 195705 (VIRGINIA) - Disaster Information". agora.ex.nii.ac.jp. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
- ^ China Handbook. Chinese Ministry of Information. 1958.