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Typhoon Chanchu (disambiguation)

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The name Chanchu has been used for two tropical cyclones in the western north Pacific Ocean. The name, submitted by Macau, means pearl.

  • Tropical Storm Chanchu (2000), (T0007, 12W) – formed from the remnants of Tropical Storm Upana.
  • Typhoon Chanchu (2006) (T0601, 02W, Caloy)

    • The name was retired by the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee in 2006; it was replaced by Sanba.

  • Typhoon Sanba (2012) (T1216, 17W, Karen) – strongest of the 2012 season.

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