17 DECEMBER 1997. GUAM: CLIMATE (TYPHOON)

CNN (using material from the Associated Press) reports that Typhoon Paka, packing gusts to 236 mph, devastated Guam. Thousands are homeless and damage was estimated at more than $100 million. Sustained winds of 150 mph battered the island for 12 hours, leaving no airport, no electricity, and no schools. Low barometric pressure triggered nine births. The U.S. Airforce moved its planes to Korea and the Navy sent its ships to sea to get out of danger.

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