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Typhoon Chataan (disambiguation)

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The name Chataan has been used to name one tropical cyclone in the western north Pacific Ocean. The name was contributed by the United States of America, which means a 'rainy day' in Chamorro language.

  • Typhoon Chataan (2002) (T0206, 08W, Gloria) – deadliest storm in Chuuk.

    • In the ESCAP/WMO Typhoon Committee of January 2004, the name Chataan was retired and was replaced by the name Matmo, and means heavy rain in the Chamorro language.

  • Tropical Storm Matmo (2008) (T0803, 04W, Dindo)
  • Typhoon Matmo (2014) (T1410, 10W, Henry) – impacted Taiwan and China during mid-July.

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