35FWVA10-11 — Misawa Air Base Typhoon Categories

35FWVA10-11 governs the typhoon disaster potential scale through storm categories, wind speeds, storm surge, and damage effects.

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• Publication number: 35FWVA10-11
• Title: Misawa Air Base Typhoon Categories
• Date: 2020-05-12

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It lists tropical depression, tropical storm, Category I through Category V, and super typhoon classifications. The scale associates each category with wind-speed ranges, storm-surge levels, and expected damage or effects.

Topics covered

• Typhoon categories
• Wind speeds
• Storm surge
• Damage and effects
• Tropical cyclones
• Super typhoons

Questions and answers

What damage is associated with a Category III typhoon?

Strong/Extensive - Some structural damage to small residences and utility buildings.

What damage is associated with a Category IV typhoon?

Very strong/Extensive - Some complete roof structure failure on small residences; major erosion of beach.

What damage is associated with a Category V typhoon?

Devastating/Catastrophic - Complete roof failure on many residences and industrial buildings.

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