Understanding Typhoons

• Pacific Ocean - typhoon
• Atlantic Ocean - hurricane
• June - month where typhoon starts
• Philippine Area of Responsibility - the area surrounding the Philippines
• Low-pressure area - a region of low atmospheric pressure, usually associated with a tropical cyclone
• straight track, parabolic track, and northward track - three paths of typhoon
• Sierra Madre - protects luzon from typhoon
• Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration - PAGASA