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===Okinawa===
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[[File:Typhoon Kompasu 2010 Okinawa cleanup.JPG|thumb|250px|left|Okuma Recreation Facility staff members cleaning up debris left in the wake of Typhoon Kompasu]]
[[File:Typhoon Kompasu 2010 Okinawa cleanup.JPG|thumb|250px|left|Okuma Recreation Facility staff members cleaning up debris left in the wake of Typhoon Kompasu]]
On August&nbsp;28, the United States Air Force base in Okinawa began preparing for what was then Tropical Storm 10W. [[Tropical cyclone warnings and watches|Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness]] (TCCOR) level three was issued the following morning.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 28, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Tropical Storm 08W, # 1 |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/tropical-storm-08w-1-1.116252}}</ref> By August&nbsp;30, forecasts showed that a strengthening storm would strike the area, possibly bringing winds in excess of {{convert|130|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}. Following this, the TCCOR level was increased to two.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 30, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Tropical Storm 08W, #3 |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/tropical-storm-08w-3-1.116284}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 30, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Tropical Storm 08W (Kompasu), # 5 |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/tropical-storm-08w-kompasu-5-1.116323}}</ref> For the first time in over three years, TCCOR level one was declared on August&nbsp;31. Military personnel and residents across the island were urged to complete their preparations and remain indoors for the duration of the typhoon.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 29, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Typhoon 08W (Kompasu), # 8 |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/typhoon-08w-kompasu-8-1.116379}}</ref> During the storm's passage on August&nbsp;31, the highest warning level, TCCOR One-E (emergency) was declared.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 31, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Typhoon 08W (Kompasu), # 11: TCCOR 1-E declared |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/typhoon-08w-kompasu-11-tccor-1-e-declared-1.116494}}</ref> Following Kompasu's passage, the emergency warning was changed to recovery as conditions improved.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 31, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Typhoon 08W (Kompasu), # 13 |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/typhoon-08w-kompasu-13-1.116526}}</ref>
On August&nbsp;28, the United States Air Force base in [[Okinawa]] began preparing for what was then Tropical Storm 10W. [[Tropical cyclone warnings and watches|Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness]] (TCCOR) level three was issued the following morning.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 28, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Tropical Storm 08W, # 1 |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/tropical-storm-08w-1-1.116252}}</ref> By August&nbsp;30, forecasts showed that a strengthening storm would strike the area, possibly bringing winds in excess of {{convert|130|km/h|mph|abbr=on}}. Following this, the TCCOR level was increased to two.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 30, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Tropical Storm 08W, #3 |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/tropical-storm-08w-3-1.116284}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 30, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Tropical Storm 08W (Kompasu), # 5 |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/tropical-storm-08w-kompasu-5-1.116323}}</ref> For the first time in over three years, TCCOR level one was declared on August&nbsp;31. Military personnel and residents across the island were urged to complete their preparations and remain indoors for the duration of the typhoon.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 29, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Typhoon 08W (Kompasu), # 8 |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/typhoon-08w-kompasu-8-1.116379}}</ref> During the storm's passage on August&nbsp;31, the highest warning level, TCCOR One-E (emergency) was declared.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 31, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Typhoon 08W (Kompasu), # 11: TCCOR 1-E declared |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/typhoon-08w-kompasu-11-tccor-1-e-declared-1.116494}}</ref> Following Kompasu's passage, the emergency warning was changed to recovery as conditions improved.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dave Ornauer|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=August 31, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Typhoon 08W (Kompasu), # 13 |url=http://www.stripes.com/blogs/pacific-storm-tracker/pacific-storm-tracker-1.106563/typhoon-08w-kompasu-13-1.116526}}</ref>


Throughout Okinawa, Kompasu brought strong winds and heavy rains, leaving an estimated 32,000 residences without power.<ref name="Okinawa1"/> The highest rainfall total was measured in [[Motobu, Okinawa|Motobu]] at {{convert|4.96|in|mm|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Okinawa2"/> Winds in excess of {{convert|150|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} felled a 300-year-old tree. The {{convert|17|m|ft|abbr=on}} Sion Pine Tree was the last of its kind on the island and was once the symbol of the northern Okinawa Region.<ref>{{cite web|author=Staff Writer|publisher=Weekly Japan Update|date=September 3, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title=Centuries-old Sion Pine Tree felled by Typhoon Kompasu|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5sTCSisPV}}</ref> The Okuma Recreation Facility sustained substantial damage and was closed to the public for at least a week. According to [[United States Air Force]] captain Adam Vaccarezza, concrete towers were felled during the storm. Although Kompasu was a strong typhoon when it passed over Okinawa, no loss of life took place; however, five people were injured.<ref name="Okinawa1">{{cite web|author= Tech. Sgt. Mike Tateishi|publisher=United States Pacific Air Forces|date=September 1, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title=Typhoon Kompasu crashes Okuma, spares Kadena|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5sT9le3cz}}</ref> Some homes sustained roof damage across the region, prompting a few evacuations. Additionally, Kompasu resulted in the cancellation of 432 flights to and from the island chain, stranding 57,126 people.<ref name="Okinawa2">{{cite web|author=Chiyomi Sumida and David Allen|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=September 1, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Typhoon 08W (Kompasu) # 17, Okinawa aftermath |url=http://www.webcitation.org/5sTAj6wKy}}</ref>
Throughout Okinawa, Kompasu brought strong winds and heavy rains, leaving an estimated 32,000 residences without power.<ref name="Okinawa1"/> The highest rainfall total was measured in [[Motobu, Okinawa|Motobu]] at {{convert|4.96|in|mm|abbr=on}}.<ref name="Okinawa2"/> Winds in excess of {{convert|150|km/h|mph|abbr=on}} felled a 300-year-old tree. The {{convert|17|m|ft|abbr=on}} Sion Pine Tree was the last of its kind on the island and was once the symbol of the northern Okinawa Region.<ref>{{cite web|author=Staff Writer|publisher=Weekly Japan Update|date=September 3, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title=Centuries-old Sion Pine Tree felled by Typhoon Kompasu|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5sTCSisPV}}</ref> The Okuma Recreation Facility sustained substantial damage and was closed to the public for at least a week. According to [[United States Air Force]] captain Adam Vaccarezza, concrete towers were felled during the storm. Although Kompasu was a strong typhoon when it passed over Okinawa, no loss of life took place; however, five people were injured.<ref name="Okinawa1">{{cite web|author= Tech. Sgt. Mike Tateishi|publisher=United States Pacific Air Forces|date=September 1, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title=Typhoon Kompasu crashes Okuma, spares Kadena|url=http://www.webcitation.org/5sT9le3cz}}</ref> Some homes sustained roof damage across the region, prompting a few evacuations. Additionally, Kompasu resulted in the cancellation of 432 flights to and from the island chain, stranding 57,126 people.<ref name="Okinawa2">{{cite web|author=Chiyomi Sumida and David Allen|publisher=Stars and Stripes|date=September 1, 2010|accessdate=September 3, 2010|title= Typhoon 08W (Kompasu) # 17, Okinawa aftermath |url=http://www.webcitation.org/5sTAj6wKy}}</ref>

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Typhoon Kompasu
Typhoon (JMA scale)
Category 3 typhoon (SSHWS)
Typhoon Kompasu approaching Korea on September 1
FormedAugust 28, 2010
DissipatedSeptember 3, 2010
Highest winds10-minute sustained: 150 km/h (90 mph)
1-minute sustained: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Lowest pressure960 hPa (mbar); 28.35 inHg
Fatalities4 direct, 1 indirect
Damage$58.3 million (2010 USD)
Areas affectedPeople's Republic of China, Japan, South Korea and North Korea
Part of the 2010 Pacific typhoon season

Typhoon Kompasu (JTWC designation:08W International Designation:1007 PAGASA Name: Glenda) was the strongest typhoon to directly impact Seoul, South Korea in 15 years.[1]

Meteorological History

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

The tropical disturbance that was to become Typhoon Kompasu was first analyzed by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center on August 25, as a tropical disturbance developing out of a surface trough of low pressure that was located near Chuuk State.[2] Over the next couple of days, the disturbance moved towards the northwest as it moved under the steering influence of a deep subtropical ridge of high pressure. During August 28, the disturbance developed a low level circulation which rapidly consolidated throughout that day. This led to the JMA and the JTWC designating it as Tropical Depression 08W during that day before the JTWC reported that the depression had intensified into a tropical storm. During the next day the PAGASA reported that the Tropical Depression had moved into their area of responsibility and subsequently named it Tropical Storm Glenda. Later that day the JMA also reported that Glenda had intensified into tropical storm and named it as Kompasu.

During August 30, Kompasu intensified further and developed an eye feature, before later that day both the JTWC and the JMA reported that Kompasu had intensified into a typhoon.

Preparations and impact

Okinawa

Okuma Recreation Facility staff members cleaning up debris left in the wake of Typhoon Kompasu

On August 28, the United States Air Force base in Okinawa began preparing for what was then Tropical Storm 10W. Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) level three was issued the following morning.[3] By August 30, forecasts showed that a strengthening storm would strike the area, possibly bringing winds in excess of 130 km/h (81 mph). Following this, the TCCOR level was increased to two.[4][5] For the first time in over three years, TCCOR level one was declared on August 31. Military personnel and residents across the island were urged to complete their preparations and remain indoors for the duration of the typhoon.[6] During the storm's passage on August 31, the highest warning level, TCCOR One-E (emergency) was declared.[7] Following Kompasu's passage, the emergency warning was changed to recovery as conditions improved.[8]

Throughout Okinawa, Kompasu brought strong winds and heavy rains, leaving an estimated 32,000 residences without power.[9] The highest rainfall total was measured in Motobu at 4.96 in (126 mm).[10] Winds in excess of 150 km/h (93 mph) felled a 300-year-old tree. The 17 m (56 ft) Sion Pine Tree was the last of its kind on the island and was once the symbol of the northern Okinawa Region.[11] The Okuma Recreation Facility sustained substantial damage and was closed to the public for at least a week. According to United States Air Force captain Adam Vaccarezza, concrete towers were felled during the storm. Although Kompasu was a strong typhoon when it passed over Okinawa, no loss of life took place; however, five people were injured.[9] Some homes sustained roof damage across the region, prompting a few evacuations. Additionally, Kompasu resulted in the cancellation of 432 flights to and from the island chain, stranding 57,126 people.[10]

South Korea

Throughout South Korea, high winds and torrential rains cut power to an estimated 1.56 million residences.[12] According to the Korea Electric Power Corporation, the power outages cost 1.59 billion won ($1.34 million USD).[13] Due to the relatively fast movement of the storm, much of the damage was sustained by intense winds which were recorded up to 188 km/h (117 mph), the sixth highest wind speed ever recorded in the country. The heaviest rains fell in Ganghwa, where 131.5 mm (5.18 in) was recorded.[14] In the capital city of Seoul, portions of the subway system were damaged, creating widespread travel issues.[12] Three lines of the subway system had interrupted service during the morning hours of September 3.[14] In Incheon, the Munhak Stadium sustained substantial damage as gale-force winds shredded the roof of the structure.[13] Damage to the stadium reached 10 billion won ($8.3 million USD).[15] According to Korean officials, four people were killed by debris blown around by the storm.[13] A fifth, indirect fatality from electrocution later linked to the storm in Mokpo.[16]

Roughly 10,0000 hectares (24,700 acres) of agricultural land was inundated by the storm, resulting in widespread losses. At least 80,000 chickens were killed by the storm.[17] In South Chungcheong, 7,650 Anmyeon pine trees, regarded as the best type of tree for lumber in the region, were destroyed. Of these trees, 1,750 were more than 50 years old and averaged 24 m (79 ft) in height.[18]

According to the catastrophe modeler Eqecat, the storm was likely to cause $1-3 billion (USD) in damage throughout the country.[19] However, as of September 3, officials have estimated that damage has reached 68.52 billion won ($58.3 million USD).[13][15][20] In the wake of the storm, the Korean disaster agency stated that 29,000 government officials, soldiers and volunteers were working on clearing debris and restoring power.[16] By the evening of September 2, electricity had been restored to 98% of the households affected.[18] Roughly $22 million (USD) was set aside as relief money for residents affected by the storm. The National Tax Service decided to allow extra time on deadlines for people to recover.[21]

References

  1. ^ "Typhoon Kompasu hits South Korea capital Seoul". BBC. 2 September 2010. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
  2. ^ Paul Stanko/Richard M, Devita (2010-08-25). "Synoptic discussion for the Marianas". National Weather Service Forecast Office Guam. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  3. ^ Dave Ornauer (August 28, 2010). "Tropical Storm 08W, # 1". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  4. ^ Dave Ornauer (August 30, 2010). "Tropical Storm 08W, #3". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  5. ^ Dave Ornauer (August 30, 2010). "Tropical Storm 08W (Kompasu), # 5". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  6. ^ Dave Ornauer (August 29, 2010). "Typhoon 08W (Kompasu), # 8". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  7. ^ Dave Ornauer (August 31, 2010). "Typhoon 08W (Kompasu), # 11: TCCOR 1-E declared". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  8. ^ Dave Ornauer (August 31, 2010). "Typhoon 08W (Kompasu), # 13". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  9. ^ a b Tech. Sgt. Mike Tateishi (September 1, 2010). "Typhoon Kompasu crashes Okuma, spares Kadena". United States Pacific Air Forces. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  10. ^ a b Chiyomi Sumida and David Allen (September 1, 2010). "Typhoon 08W (Kompasu) # 17, Okinawa aftermath". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  11. ^ Staff Writer (September 3, 2010). "Centuries-old Sion Pine Tree felled by Typhoon Kompasu". Weekly Japan Update. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  12. ^ a b Staff Writer (September 2, 2010). "Typhoon Damage". 동아일보. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  13. ^ a b c d Kim Mi-ju (September 2, 2010). "Kompasu slams Korea, killing three". Joong Ang Daily. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  14. ^ a b Staff Writer (September 2, 2010). "Powerful Typhoon Batters Central Korea". 동아일보. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  15. ^ a b Sangwon Yoon (September 2, 2010). "Typhoon suspends SKorean flights, trains, kills 4". The Associated Press. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  16. ^ a b Staff Writer (September 3, 2010). "South Korea typhoon death toll grows to five". Agence-France Presse. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  17. ^ Template:Ko icon Staff Writer (September 3, 2010). "충남 민·관·군·경 '민수해복구 안간힘'…피해 규모 확산 깊은 시름". MSN. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  18. ^ a b Kim Mi-ju, Kim Bang-hyun (September 3, 2010). "Picking up the pieces after Kompasu hits region". Joong Ang Daily. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  19. ^ Chad Hemingway (September 2, 2010). "Typhoon Kompasu Could Cause Up To $3B In Losses In S. Korea". National Underwriter. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
  20. ^ Template:Ko icon Staff Writer (September 3, 2010). "태풍 피해 1차 조사, 서산 149억, 당진 97억, 태안 323억3천만 원". MSN. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  21. ^ Staff Writer (September 3, 2010). "Aftermath of Typhoon Kompasu". Arirang. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
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