Typhoon Choi-wan
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The name Choi-wan has been used to name two tropical cyclone
s in the northwestern Pacific Ocean
. The name was contributed by Hong Kong
, which means "colorful cloud" in Cantonese
, and is also the name of a public housing estate in Hong Kong.
Tropical cyclone
A tropical cyclone is a storm system characterized by a large low-pressure center and numerous thunderstorms that produce strong winds and heavy rain. Tropical cyclones strengthen when water evaporated from the ocean is released as the saturated air rises, resulting in condensation of water vapor...
s in the northwestern Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.At 165.2 million square kilometres in area, this largest division of the World...
. The name was contributed by Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, which means "colorful cloud" in Cantonese
Cantonese
Cantonese is a dialect spoken primarily in south China.Cantonese may also refer to:* Yue Chinese, the Chinese language that includes Cantonese* Cantonese cuisine, the cuisine of Guangdong province...
, and is also the name of a public housing estate in Hong Kong.
- 2003's Typhoon Choi-wan (T0315, 16W, Roskas)
- 2009's Typhoon Choi-wanTyphoon Choi-wan (2009)Typhoon Choi-wan was a powerful typhoon that became the first Category 5 equivalent typhoon to form during the 2009 Pacific typhoon season...
(T0914, 15W)