List of storms named Saola
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The name Saola has been used to name four tropical cyclones in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by Vietnam and refers to the saola, a rarely observed bovine species first found in Vietnam.
- Typhoon Saola (2005) (T0517, 18W) – did not affect land
- Typhoon Saola (2012) (T1209, 10W, Gener) – a costly tropical cyclone that affected the Philippines, Taiwan, and mainland China
- Severe Tropical Storm Saola (2017) (T1722, 27W, Quedan) – passed closely near Japan but still caused moderate damages.
- Typhoon Saola (2023) (T2309, 09W, Goring) – a powerful typhoon that passed close to Babuyan Islands, Southern China including Hong Kong.
The name Saola was retired after the 2023 season. Its replacement name will be announced in 2025.[1]
This article includes a list of named storms that share the same name (or similar names).
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References
[edit]- ^ "LIST OF RETIRED TROPICAL CYCLONE NAMES". Typhoon Committee. Retrieved March 12, 2024.