Climate Central: Super Typhoon Haiyan was one of the most intense tropical cyclones at landfall on record when it struck the Philippines on Nov. 7. Its maximum sustained winds at landfall were pegged at 195 mph with gusts above 220 mph. Some meteorologists even proclaimed it to be the strongest tropical cyclone at landfall in recorded history.
Haiyan's strength and the duration of its Category 5 intensity -- the storm remained at peak Category 5 intensity for an incredible 48 straight hours -- raises the question......
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Super Typhoon Haiyan: A Hint of What’s to Come?
Posted by Climate Central: Andrew Freedman on November 9th, 2013
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