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Bopha 2012-12-03 1712Z
Typhoon Bopha, December 3, 2012

Typhoon Bopha (also known as Typhoon Pablo) was a very strong storm that happened in December 2012. It was a type of storm called a tropical cyclone, which is like a giant spinning storm system over warm ocean waters. Typhoon Bopha first hit Palau, an island nation. There, it destroyed many homes and caused power outages, meaning the electricity went out.

After Palau, the typhoon moved towards the Philippines. It caused a lot of damage, especially on the island of Mindanao. Sadly, over 600 people died because of the storm.

Cateel Municipal Gym after Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) - Flickr
A gymnasium building in Cateel, Mindanao, that was completely destroyed by Typhoon Bopha.

Because of how many people died and how much destruction it caused, the names Pablo and Bopha were officially "retired." This means these names will not be used again for future typhoons.

Images for kids

  • Bopha 250m Dec 1 2012 01.05 (UTC)

    Bopha on December 1, the day before it reached its strongest point.

  • Bopha Dec 5 2012 0515Z

    Typhoon Bopha near Palawan on December 5.

  • Bopha seen from the ISS Dec 2 2012

    A view of Typhoon Bopha from the ISS on December 2. It was a very powerful Category 4 super typhoon as it got close to Palau.

  • PSWSSTYPablo

    This map shows the path of Super Typhoon Bopha (Pablo) across Mindanao and the Southern Visayas in the Philippines.

  • Typhoon Bopha 2012 making landfall

    An animated satellite view of Typhoon Bopha. It shows the storm from its strongest point until it hit land in the Philippines.

  • Homes destroyed by Typhoon Bopha in Cateel, Davao Oriental

    Homes in Cateel, Davao Oriental, that were destroyed by the storm.

  • Deforestation in the wake of Typhoon Bopha in Cateel, Davao Oriental

    The strong winds from the storm caused many trees to be knocked down, leading to widespread deforestation.

  • US Marines Humanitarian Assistance after Typhoon Bopha 2012

    U.S. Marines and Philippine service members getting humanitarian aid ready. This aid was flown from Villamor Airbase in Manila to Davao International Airport for people affected by the typhoon.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Tifón Bopha para niños

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