In 2013, the Philippines was devastated by a series of tropical cyclones, including Typhoon Haiyan, which was one of the strongest typhoons ever recorded. These storms caused widespread damage and loss of life, and resulted in massive rainfall totals.

NASA's Earth Observatory recently released a series of animations that show the rainfall totals from these storms. The animations, which are based on data from the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite, show the storms' paths and the areas that received the most rain.

One of the most striking animations shows the rainfall totals from Typhoon Haiyan. The animation shows that the storm dumped more than 10 inches of rain on some areas of the Philippines. This rainfall caused widespread flooding and landslides, which resulted in the deaths of thousands of people.

The animations also show the rainfall totals from other tropical cyclones that affected the Philippines in 2013. These storms include Tropical Storm Wutip, Typhoon Nari, and Typhoon Utor. These storms caused significant damage, but they did not result in the same level of destruction as Typhoon Haiyan.

The animations are a reminder of the devastating impact that tropical cyclones can have on the Philippines. They are also a valuable tool for scientists and emergency managers who study and prepare for these storms.

Source: NASA's Earth Observatory