Effects of Typhoons to Buildings and Other Infrastructure
Wind and water account for the two most destructive forces associated with typhoons. Typhoons affect buildings and other structures in two ways: through direct force and through projectiles.
Direct force occurs when a wind gust slams directly into a building or structure and causes physical damage, such as when wind blows the roof off a home.
Wind also inflicts damage by picking up and launching tree branches, building materials, and other debris into structures.
The heavy and persistent rainfall and coastal storm surges that typhoons bring can also have devastating effects. In addition to making homes uninhabitable, the flooding associated with typhoons can cripple rescue and aid efforts by making roads impassable.
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