1922 Shantou typhoon
The 1922 Shantou Typhoon was a devastating tropical cyclone that caused thousands of deaths in the Chinese city of Shantou in August 1922. This total makes it one of the deadliest known typhoons in history.
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | July 27, 1922 |
| Dissipated | August 3, 1922 |
| Very strong typhoon | |
| 10-minute sustained (JMA) | |
| Highest winds | 155 km/h (100 mph) |
| Lowest pressure | ≤932 hPa (mbar); ≤27.52 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | 50,000–100,000+ |
| Areas affected | Northern Philippines, China |
Part of the 1922 Pacific typhoon season | |
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