Typhoon Kulap trajectory analysis
Track and Movement Characteristics
Typhoon Kulap (200501) 的生命史始 at Northwest Pacific低纬度海域, 整体路径呈现显著的“先W后E”折线型特征. formed初期 (1月14日至15日) , 系统在6°N至9.5°N之间活动, 经度从150.2°E缓慢W移至147.4°E, 表现为微弱的 toward WNWMoving, 期间存在小幅度的经度摆动. 1月16日至17日, 随着系统 toward N推进至13°N以N, 其Moving direction发生关键性转折, 由 toward W转为 toward NE, 经度从146.2°E逐渐回升至149.6°E. Go to 1月18日后, 系统加速 toward NE direction远离, 最终 at 1月19日20时消散 at 155.8°E附近. 全生命周期内, 该Typhoon 始终在开阔洋面上运行, 无任何Landfall记录, 未对land造成直接影响.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
在Intensity变化方面, Kulap经历了典型的“增强-维持-减弱”过程. 初始阶段为Tropical Depression, Pressure从1004hPa逐步下降. 1月16日02时升级为Tropical Storm, 随后持续加强, at 1月18日02时达到peak intensity, 定性为Severe Tropical Storm, 此时中心最低气压降至985hPa, max wind 达25m/s. 巅峰状态维持约18h后, 系统迅速减弱, 1月19日02时降格为Tropical Storm, 并 at 当日傍晚重新退化为Tropical Depression直至消散.
Compared with previous storms of the same name, the 2005 Kulap had a below-average intensity. Its peak central pressure of 985 hPa matched that of Typhoon Kulap No. 6 in 2017, but was significantly weaker than Typhoon Kulap No. 17 in 2022, which reached 970 hPa and typhoon intensity. It was slightly stronger than Typhoon Kulap No. 14 in 2011, which had a central pressure of 998 hPa and tropical storm intensity. This indicates substantial variability in typhoon intensity under the name Kulap. The 2005 storm was a relatively moderate case with a shorter lifecycle, largely because high-latitude cold air or vertical wind shear prevented further development.
Typhoon Kulap routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
|---|
| 01-14 08:00 | 6°N
150.2°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | - |
| 01-14 20:00 | 6°N
147.4°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | WNW |
| 01-15 08:00 | 7.5°N
146.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | NW |
| 01-15 20:00 | 9.5°N
147.4°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
995 hPa | N |
| 01-16 08:00 | 11.5°N
146.6°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
992 hPa | NNW |
| 01-16 20:00 | 13.1°N
145.9°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | NNW |
| 01-17 08:00 | 14.2°N
147.7°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | ENE |
| 01-17 20:00 | 15.7°N
149.6°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
990 hPa | NE |
| 01-18 08:00 | 16.7°N
151.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | ENE |
| 01-18 20:00 | 17.6°N
153.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | ENE |
| 01-19 08:00 | 18.4°N
154.4°E | Tropical Storm | 18 m/s
1000 hPa | NE |
| 01-19 20:00 | 18.9°N
155.8°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1010 hPa | ENE |
Sampled rows shown; all 23 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of the 2005 season was Typhoon Kulap?
The international code for Typhoon Kulap is 200501. It was the first typhoon of the 2005 season, and its international name was KULAP.
What is the highest level of Typhoon Kulap?
Typhoon Kulap peak intensity is Severe Tropical Storm, max wind 25m/s, minimum central pressure 985 hPa.
Is the Typhoon Kulap Landfall?
According to records, the Typhoon Kulap is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Kulap's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides a track history map for Typhoon Kulap, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/200501.
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