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Sierra Madre, other mountains 'guardians of Luzon'? What the science says
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and American storm chaser Josh Morgerman have debunked the common belief that the Sierra Madre mountain range fully protects Luzon from typhoons.
Morgerman clarified that the Sierra Madre only weakens typhoons after they make landfall on Luzon's east coast, refuting claims that it shields the region from direct impact.
He emphasized that the east coast of Luzon frequently experiences some of the most intense tropical cyclone impacts globally.
A 2023 study published in the Philippine Journal of Science, which analyzed 45 typhoons that hit Luzon between 2000 and 2020 using weather models, supports the DOST's position.
Super Typhoon Uwan, which developed into a super typhoon before weakening as it crossed Luzon, serves as a recent example of cyclone activity in the region.
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