1828 Siebold typhoon devastates Kyūshū
- When
- 1828
- Where
- Northern Kyushu Island
- Episodes
- 2
The Siebold typhoon struck northern Kyushu Island on September 17, 1828. Official reports estimated its central pressure at 935hPa with maximum wind speeds of 198 kilometers. The storm caused a ship carrying Philipp Franz von Siebold to run aground, resulting in a map of Japan being taken out of the country.
Episodes
- Typhoon Observation
The Siebold typhoon struck northern Kyushu Island on September 17, 1828, with estimated central pressure of 935hPa and maximum wind speeds of 198 kilometers.
- Ship Grounding
A ship carrying Philipp Franz von Siebold ran aground due to the typhoon, resulting in a map of Japan being taken out of the country.
Background and detail
Background. The Siebold typhoon was a significant weather event that struck Japan, particularly affecting northern Kyushu Island, on September 17, 1828. According to official reports, the typhoon's estimated central pressure was 935hPa, and it generated maximum wind speeds of 198 kilometers per hour. These extreme conditions contributed to the disaster's severity.
People involved
- Philipp Franz von Siebold · Aboard ship that ran aground
Sources
- 1828 Siebold typhoon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-01-06
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