Typhoon Pongsona

Typhoon Pongsona was the second costliest United States disaster in 2002, only behind Hurricane Lili. It developed out of an area of disturbed weather on December 2, and steadily intensified to reach typhoon status on December 5. It made landfall on Guam on December 8, and two hours later the northern portion of the eyewall crossed over nearby Rota. It...