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Typhoon Talim (2005)
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Typhoon Talim, known in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Isang, was a strong tropical cyclone that passed over Taiwan on the night of August 31 to September 1, 2005, and over Southeast China on September 2. At peak intensity, Talim was a Category 4 super typhoon. The name of the typhoon comes from the Tagalog term talim (pronounced [taˈlim]), which means "a sharp or cutting edge". There were 172 deaths.
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![]() Typhoon Talim at peak intensity on August 30 | |
Meteorological history | |
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Formed | August 24, 2005 |
Dissipated | September 1, 2005 |
Very strong typhoon | |
10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
Highest winds | 175 km/h (110 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 925 hPa (mbar); 27.32 inHg |
Category 4-equivalent super typhoon | |
1-minute sustained (SSHWS/JTWC) | |
Highest winds | 240 km/h (150 mph) |
Lowest pressure | 910 hPa (mbar); 26.87 inHg |
Overall effects | |
Fatalities | 172 total |
Damage | $1.5 billion (2005 USD) |
Areas affected | Taiwan, China |
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Part of the 2005 Pacific typhoon season |
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