Typhoon Soulik trajectory
Track and Movement Characteristics
Typhoon Soulik (200023) began its life cycle as a tropical depression at 08:00 on December 29, 2000, initially near 7.4°N, 130.3°. During its early formation, the system moved northwestward, reaching the area near 11.2°N, 127.2° by 20:00 on December 30. Its track then turned sharply northeastward on December 31 and continued in an east-northeast direction. Throughout its life cycle, the typhoon made no landfall and remained over the open ocean. Analysis of its coordinate sequence shows that its movement speed increased after the turn, before weakening and dissipating near 18°N, 138° at 08:00 on January 5, 2001. Its overall track followed a typical parabolic pattern, moving northwestward before turning northeastward, with the turning point located roughly over the waters between 12°N and 13°N, 127° and 129°.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
在Intensity变化方面, Soulik经历了完整的 formed, 发展, 巅峰及消亡过程. 系统 at 12月30日晚 intensified into Tropical Storm, 随后稳步增强, at 1月3日20时达到巅峰状态, 此时中心最低气压降至965hPa, max wind 达40m/s, 定性为Typhoon 级. 值得注意的是, 巅峰维持Time较短, 仅约12h后便开始迅速减弱, 至1月4日20时已降级为Tropical Storm, 显示出生命末期结构快速崩溃的特征.
Compared with previous typhoons of the same name, the intensity of Soulik in 2000 was at a moderate level. Its peak central pressure (965 hPa) was higher than that of Soulik in 2013 (935 hPa), 2018 (940 hPa), and 2006 (960 hPa), but significantly lower than that of Soulik in 2024 (998 hPa). This indicates that although Soulik in 2000 reached typhoon status, its extreme intensity was not as high as the severe typhoon or super typhoon systems of the same name in the 2010s and later, classifying it as a typhoon of conventional intensity.
Typhoon Soulik routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
|---|
| 12-29 08:00 | 7.4°N
130.3°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1002 hPa | - |
| 12-29 20:00 | 9.4°N
129.2°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | NNW |
| 12-30 08:00 | 10.4°N
127.7°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
995 hPa | WNW |
| 12-30 20:00 | 11.2°N
127.2°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | N |
| 12-31 08:00 | 12.1°N
127.6°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | NNE |
| 12-31 20:00 | 13.7°N
129.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | NE |
| 01-01 08:00 | 14.9°N
131.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | ENE |
| 01-01 20:00 | 15.5°N
133.2°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
985 hPa | ENE |
| 01-02 08:00 | 15.9°N
134.4°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | ENE |
| 01-02 20:00 | 16.6°N
134.7°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | NNE |
| 01-03 08:00 | 17.2°N
135.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
985 hPa | NNE |
| 01-03 20:00 | 17.9°N
135.9°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
965 hPa | NE |
| 01-04 08:00 | 18.3°N
136.7°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
975 hPa | ENE |
| 01-04 20:00 | 18.3°N
137.2°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | SE |
| 01-05 08:00 | 18°N
138°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | ESE |
Sampled rows shown; all 29 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon of 2000 was Typhoon Soulik?
The international code for Typhoon Soulik is 200023. It was the 23rd typhoon of 2000, with the international name SOULIK.
What is the highest level of Typhoon Soulik?
Typhoon Soulik peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 40m/s, minimum central pressure 965 hPa.
The Typhoon Soulik Landfall.
According to records, Typhoon Soulik is not in our coastal Landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Soulik's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon Soulik, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle ranges, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/200023.
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