Typhoon Bopha facts for kids

Typhoon Bopha, December 3, 2012

Typhoon Bopha (aka Typhoon Pablo) was a severe tropical cyclone in December 2012. It hit the Philippines. The typhoon struck Palau first. It destroyed homes and caused power outages.

The storm did a lot of damage to the Philippine island of Mindanao. Over 600 deaths were reported.

Totally-damaged gymnasium building of Cateel, a municipality or town of the eastern coast of Mindanao.

The names Pablo and Bopha were retired because of the large number of deaths and the great destruction.

Images for kids

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  Bopha on December 1, the previous day before its initial peak intensity

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  Typhoon Bopha near Palawan on December 5

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  View of Typhoon Bopha from the ISS on December 2 as a Category 4 super typhoon nearing Palau

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  PSWS map and Path during the passage of Super Typhoon Bopha (Pablo) in Mindanao and Southern Visayas

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  Animated enhanced infrared satellite loop of Typhoon Bopha from peak intensity to landfall in the Philippines

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  Homes destroyed by the storm in Cateel, Davao Oriental

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  Destructive winds produced by the storm caused widespread deforestation

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  The United States Marines and Philippine service members prepare humanitarian relief supplies at the Villamor Airbase in Manila to be flown to the Davao International Airport for distribution to residents affected by the typhoon

See also

In Spanish: Tifón Bopha para niños