Typhoons start off as tropical thunderstorms and they develop as strong winds pull in moisture from the oceans.
How climate change is fuelling hurricanes
Here’s a step-by-step guide.
How typhoons are formed
1. Typhoons start off as tropical thunderstorms. The strong winds pull in moisture from the oceans.
2. The thunderstorms convert the moisture into heat. The heat causes more air to flow to the centre of the storm causing evaporation.
3. All the heat and air flow toward the eye creating the typhoon.