Typhoon Shanshan Strikes Southern Japan After Millions Ordered To Evacuate (Photos)
ForbesAUG 2024
Typhoon Shanshan Impacts Japan
Above: Satellite image of Typhoon Shanshan on August 27, 2024 Image copyright: Joint Typhoon Warning Center, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via Wikimedia Commons
The Spin
Narrative A
Typhoon Shanshan is one of the worst tropical cyclones to hit Japan in years. A recent study has found that the climate crisis has caused typhoons to originate closer to coasts, strengthen faster, and linger longer over land. The most powerful and devastating tropical cyclones have grown due to human-caused climate change. Warming seas provide more energy, making storms stronger and putting Japan at more risk.
Narrative B
For Japan, which experiences heat waves, typhoons, earthquakes, and tsunamis annually, preparation is key. Japan is disaster-resilient and more equipped than most other nations. The nation's preparedness capabilities are world-renowned and its disaster management systems are well equipped to handle climate-catalyzed and other types of hazards alike.