Typhoon Joan
Pacific typhoon in 1970 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Typhoon Joan, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Sening,[2] was the first of two super typhoons to strike the Philippines within a week in October 1970, the second being Super Typhoon Kate. Super Typhoon Joan is the fourth strongest typhoon[3] ever to affect the Philippines, just after typhoons Haiyan, Meranti, and Goni.
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | October 10, 1970 |
Dissipated | October 18, 1970 |
Unknown-strength storm | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Lowest pressure | 905 hPa (mbar); 26.72 inHg |
Category 5-equivalent tropical cyclone | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 280 km/h (175 mph) |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 768 direct |
Damage | $74 million |
Areas affected |
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IBTrACS | |
Part of the 1970 Pacific typhoon season |
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