Typhoon Haitang (2005)
Pacific typhoon in 2005 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Typhoon Haitang, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Feria, was the first super typhoon of the 2005 season in the northwestern Pacific. It had winds up to 260 km/h (160 mph) at peak intensity, and caused over 18 serious injuries and 15 confirmed deaths in Taiwan and the People's Republic of China.[1] Damage totaled about $1.17 billion (2005 USD), most of which occurred in mainland China.
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Meteorological history | |
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Formed | July 11, 2005 |
Dissipated | July 20, 2005 |
Violent typhoon | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Highest winds | 195 km/h (120 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 920 hPa (mbar); 27.17 inHg |
Category 5-equivalent super typhoon | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 260 km/h (160 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 898 hPa (mbar); 26.52 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 20 total |
Damage | $1.17 billion (2005 USD) |
Areas affected | Ryūkyū Islands, Taiwan, China |
IBTrACS | |
Part of the 2005 Pacific typhoon season |
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