Science Common Sense

1378 - What causes typhoons to mainly occur from July to September and result in loss of life and property?

Typhoons mainly occur from July to September because of the warm ocean water in the Pacific during the summer months. Here's why:

1. Warm ocean water: The Pacific Ocean gets warmer during the summer months (July to September). This warm water heats the air above, making it rise.
2. Rising air: As the air rises, it creates low pressure near the surface. Nature tries to balance this by bringing in more air from the surroundings.
3. Low pressure and wind: As the air moves into the low-pressure area, it starts to spin due to the Earth's rotation. This spinning air is what we know as a typhoon.
4. Strengthens over warm water: The typhoon strengthens as it moves over the warm ocean water, which provides energy to the storm.

Typhoons can result in loss of life and property because of:

• Strong winds that can knock down buildings and trees
• Heavy rainfall that can cause flooding
• Storm surges (rises in sea level) that can flood coastal areas

It's essential to stay safe during typhoons by following evacuation instructions and taking necessary precautions.