Typhoon Oscar trajectory analysis
Track and Turning Characteristics
Typhoon Oscar (199512) 的生命史始 at Northwest Pacific远洋海域, 整体路径呈现典型的“NW—NE”抛物线型Moving特征. formed初期 (9月12日至14日) , 系统自15.2°N, 147.5°E附近 toward NW direction稳定Moving, 纬度持续N抬, 经度逐渐W移. 在9月15日20:00至9月16日08:00期间, Typhoon 中心位 at 24.9°N至27.1°N, 137°E至136.5°E区间, 此时Moving速度放缓并达到最W端Position, 随后路径开始发生显著转折.
From 20:00 on September 16, the typhoon center turned eastward, with longitude increasing from 137.3°E to 139.7°E, marking its completed turn and entry into an accelerated northward phase. It then moved rapidly northeastward over waters east of Japan until weakening and dissipating near 47°N, 163°E at 14:00 on September 18. No landfall was recorded during its entire life cycle, and it remained mainly over the open ocean.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
Oscar's intensity evolved through three phases: rapid intensification, a peak-intensity period, and rapid weakening. It began as a tropical depression and quickly intensified into a typhoon within 48 hours. From 08:00 on September 15 to 20:00 on September 16 was its peak-intensity period, maintaining super typhoon status for four consecutive observation times, with maximum winds of 60m/s and a minimum central pressure of 925hPa. Notably, despite its northward turn and increasing latitude, its core intensity remained at its peak throughout September 16, indicating exceptional structural stability.
After turning northward, the typhoon rapidly weakened due to high-latitude environmental factors. From a severe typhoon with winds of 50m/s at 08:00 on September 17 to a severe tropical storm with winds of 30m/s at 08:00 on September 18, wind speed fell by 20m/s in 24 hours and pressure rose by 55hPa, reflecting the typical weakening associated with extratropical transition.
Compared with the earlier typhoon of the same name, the 1993 Oscar (199327) peaked only at typhoon intensity, with a minimum central pressure of 965hPa. By contrast, Oscar in 1995 had a central pressure 40hPa lower, maximum winds more than 20m/s stronger, and reached super typhoon intensity, indicating a significantly higher energy level than the 1993 system.
Typhoon Oscars routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 09-12 08:00 | 15.2°N
147.5°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1008 hPa | - |
| 09-12 20:00 | 16.8°N
146.7°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | NNW |
| 09-13 08:00 | 17.7°N
146.1°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
996 hPa | NW |
| 09-13 20:00 | 19.4°N
143.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | WNW |
| 09-14 08:00 | 20.4°N
141.2°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
970 hPa | WNW |
| 09-14 20:00 | 21.5°N
139.3°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | NW |
| 09-15 08:00 | 23°N
138°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | NW |
| 09-15 20:00 | 24.9°N
137°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
925 hPa | NNW |
| 09-16 08:00 | 27.1°N
136.5°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
925 hPa | N |
| 09-16 20:00 | 29.5°N
137.3°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
925 hPa | NNE |
| 09-17 08:00 | 33.4°N
139.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
935 hPa | NNE |
| 09-17 20:00 | 40.1°N
145.8°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
960 hPa | NNE |
| 09-18 08:00 | 45°N
156°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | NE |
| 09-18 14:00 | 47°N
163°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | ENE |
Sampled rows shown; all 26 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon Oscar is the 1995 Typhoon.
Typhoon Oscar's international code is 199512, is 1995's 12th Typhoon, international name OSCAR.
What is the highest level of the Typhoon Oscar?
Typhoon Oscar peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 60m/s, minimum central pressure 925 hPa.
Is the Typhoon Oscar Landfall?
According to records, the Typhoon Oscar is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Oscar's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Oscar's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, windshield range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/199512.
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