The Typhoon Sinlaku (200216)

The SummaryTyphoon Sinlaku (international code 200216) is a 2002 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Super Typhoon, max wind 56m/s, minimum central pressure 933hPa, not in China Landfall, 2002-09-08 was numbered off, recorded 46 track points.

Typhoon Sinlaku, international code 200216, international name SINLAKU, 2002 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 2002-08-28 06:00:00, ended: 2002-09-08 12:00:00. Peak intensity: Super Typhoon, minimum central pressure: 933 hPa, max wind: 56m/s.

Overview of Typhoon Sinlaku

Typhoon Sinlaku at 2002-08-28 06:00:00 at 16.4°N, 155.7°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Nameless.

It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 56 m/s (~202 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 933hPa, recorded at 2002-08-31 06:00:00.

2002-09-08 12:00:00 After, Typhoon Sinlaku gradually weakened and was numbered off on 2002-09-08 12:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 46 track points.

Typhoon Sinlaku trajectory

Track Track and Moving Features

Typhoon Sinlaku (200216) 的生命周期始 at Northwest Pacific远洋海域, 整体路径呈现显著的“NW—W” toward Moving特征. formed初期 (8月28日至29日) , 系统位 at 155°E以E, 主要 toward NW direction缓慢Moving, The latitude从16.4°N升至19.6°N. Go to 快速发展期后 (8月30日至9月1日) , 其Moving direction逐渐转为W, During在48h内从152.6°E迅速W移至143.1°E, 横跨约9个经度, 显示出受副热带高压S侧引导气流强劲推动的特征.

It is worth noting that the Typhoonined a stable W-line path after September 2, until September 7 near 120°E, when the path was slightly N-trend, eventually dispersed at September 8 at 28.2°N, 114.4°E. Thro the process, the Typhoon did not landfall any land, and the entire course completed life history at sea.

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

Sinlaku underwent a typical “fast enhancement – peak maintenance – gradual weakening” process. From the August 28 Nameless (10m/s, 1004hPa) start, the system rapidly intensified into Typhoon within 48h, and at August 31 06:00 reached the peak, the center lowest air pressure dropped to 933hPa, max wind to 56m/s, rated as Super Typhoon. peak intensityined about two days, during the period the air pressure stabilized in the 933-938hPa range. From September 2, as the system W moved, the intensity began to slowly decline, but still longined at Severe Typhoon level (46-48m/s), until September 7 weakened into Typhoon, and finally declined to Nameless dispersed.

Its peak air pressure (933hPa) was slightly higher at 2008 Sinlaku (935hPa), but weak at 2026 Sinlaku (900hPa) . Compared to the weak performance at 2020 (Tropical Storm) and 2014 (Severe Tropical Storm), 2002 Sinlaku showed stronger energy accumulation and explosive power, is one of the strongest 'Sinlaku' Typoon in history.

Route of Typhoon Sinlaku

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
2002-08-28 06:00:0016.4°N155.7°ENameless101004
2002-08-29 00:00:0017.7°N155°ENameless151000
2002-08-29 18:00:0019.6°N154.4°ETropical Storm23991
2002-08-30 12:00:0022.5°N152.6°ETyphoon 35972
2002-08-31 06:00:0023.7°N149.7°ESuper Typhoon56933
2002-09-01 00:00:0023.8°N146.7°ESuper Typhoon53938
2002-09-01 18:00:0024.2°N143.1°ESuper Typhoon53938
2002-09-02 12:00:0024.3°N139.1°ESevere Typhoon46954
2002-09-03 06:00:0025.1°N134.8°ESevere Typhoon46954
2002-09-04 00:00:0025.8°N130.8°ESevere Typhoon46954
2002-09-04 18:00:0026.4°N127.5°ESevere Typhoon48949
2002-09-05 12:00:0026.5°N125.8°ESevere Typhoon46954
2002-09-06 06:00:0026.3°N124.8°ESevere Typhoon43958
2002-09-07 00:00:0026.9°N122.7°ETyphoon 35972
2002-09-07 18:00:0027.5°N118.7°ENameless17997
2002-09-08 12:00:0028.2°N114.4°ENameless71006

Sampled rows shown; all 46 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

Common Questions

Typhoon Sinlaku is the 2002 Typhoon.

Typhoon Sinlaku's international code is 2002-216, is the 2002 16th Typhoon, international name SINLAKU.

What is the most powerful typhoon Sinlaku?

Typhoon Sinlaku peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 56m/s, minimum central pressure 933 hPa.

Is the Typhoon Sinlaku Landfall?

According to records, the Typhoon Sinlaku is not in our coastal landfall.

Where can I view typhoon Sinlaku's live track map?

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