In Tahiti, typhoons are called cyclones. They occur rarely, though storm squalls are common, as are tidal waves (not tsunamis). The wet season, when these phenomena are most likely to occur, is from December to March.
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The typhoon season in Tahiti typically runs from November to April, with peak activity usually occurring between January and March. It's important to stay updated on weather forecasts and follow any alerts or warnings during this time.
The amount of damage done by a typhoon or cyclone depends on many factors, not the least of which is the storm's path. In populated areas, especially in underdeveloped regions, casualties from flooding can become very high. Out of the approximately 1800 deaths during the 2011 typhoon season in the Pacific, nearly 1300 resulted from a weaker but rainier storm, Severe Tropical Storm Washi, that never reached typhoon status. Its floods destroyed more than 9000 homes in the Philippines. By contrast, the 8 typhoons of the season combined for only about 211 total deaths.
Some volcanoes in Tahiti include Mount Orohena, Mount Aorai, and Mount Rotui. These are among the highest peaks on the island and are remnants of ancient volcanic activity.
Typhoon season is generally during the rainy season in the Philippines. June through November will give you your rainy season and most typhoons. December through Febuary is usually cool and dry while March through May is hot and dry. The island of Leyte and most southern parts of the Philippines like Mindanao are almost typhoon free because typhoon patterns are formed in the northern aspects of the Philippine islands.
In the Philippines, a hurricane is called a "bagyo" or a typhoon.
The most deadliest typhoon to hit Hong Kong was Typhoon Wanda in 1962. Typhoon Wanda had killed millions of people and destroyed many houses. It was very difficult to recover the damage of Typhoon Wanda.