Full review of Typhoon VIOLET’s track
Typhoon VIOLET at 1972-12-12 02:00 at 6°N, 172°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Severe Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 25 m/s (~90 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 995hPa, recorded at 1972-12-13 14:00.
After 08:00 on December 19, 1972, Typhoon VIOLET gradually weakened and was designated as dissipated at 08:00 on December 19, 1972. Its lifecycle contains 30 track points.
Typhoon VIOLET track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
|---|
| 12-12 02:00 | 6°N 172°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1004 hPa | - |
| 12-12 14:00 | 6.6°N 170.6°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1004 hPa | WNW |
| 12-13 02:00 | 7.6°N 169.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1002 hPa | N |
| 12-13 14:00 | 8.9°N 170.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 995 hPa | NNE |
| 12-14 02:00 | 9.3°N 170°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s 995 hPa | WNW |
| 12-14 14:00 | 9.6°N 170.3°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 1000 hPa | ESE |
| 12-15 02:00 | 9.3°N 169.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 1002 hPa | W |
| 12-15 14:00 | 8.9°N 168.9°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 1002 hPa | SW |
| 12-16 02:00 | 8.5°N 168.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1004 hPa | WSW |
| 12-16 14:00 | 8.4°N 167.4°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1004 hPa | W |
| 12-17 02:00 | 8°N 166.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1006 hPa | SSW |
| 12-17 14:00 | 7°N 167.5°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1008 hPa | SE |
| 12-18 02:00 | 6.5°N 166°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1008 hPa | W |
| 12-18 14:00 | 6.5°N 164.4°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1010 hPa | W |
| 12-19 02:00 | 6.5°N 163.6°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1010 hPa | W |
| 12-19 08:00 | 6.5°N 163.2°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s 1010 hPa | W |
Sampled rows shown; all 30 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1972 was Typhoon VIOLET?
Typhoon VIOLET has international code 19729003 and is the 9003rd typhoon of 1972. Its international name is VIOLET.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon VIOLET?
Typhoon VIOLET peak intensity is Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 25m/s, minimum central pressure 995 hPa.
Did Typhoon VIOLET make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon VIOLET did not make landfall along China’s coast.
Where can I view typhoon VIOLET's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon VIOLET track history, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/19729003.
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