[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon RUBY (CMAcode19729002, not included in that year's code sequence) was a 1972 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It reached super typhoon intensity, with maximum winds of 65 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 940 hPa. It did not make landfall in China and was numbered off on 1972-11-21. Thirty track points were recorded throughout its lifetime.
Code note: 19729002 is an internal CMA code. This tropical cyclone is recorded in the CMA best-track archive for China, but it was not included in the 1972 code sequence and therefore does not occupy a sequence number that year.
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
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Full track review of Typhoon RUBY
Typhoon RUBY at 1972-11-14 14:00 at 11.9°N, 179.7°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Typhoon .
It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 65 m/s (~234 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 940hPa, recorded at 1972-11-16 14:00.
After 20:00 on 1972-11-21, Typhoon RUBY gradually weakened and was dissipated; its lifecycle recorded 30 track points.
Typhoon RUBY track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 11-14 14:00 | 11.9°N
179.7°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | - |
| 11-15 02:00 | 12.7°N
177.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
970 hPa | WNW |
| 11-15 14:00 | 13.8°N
175.4°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
970 hPa | WNW |
| 11-16 02:00 | 14.4°N
173.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
940 hPa | WNW |
| 11-16 14:00 | 14.9°N
171.3°E | Super Typhoon | 65 m/s
950 hPa | WNW |
| 11-17 02:00 | 15.5°N
169.7°E | Super Typhoon | 65 m/s
970 hPa | WNW |
| 11-17 14:00 | 16°N
167.2°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
990 hPa | W |
| 11-18 02:00 | 15.9°N
164.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
996 hPa | W |
| 11-18 14:00 | 15.4°N
161.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1001 hPa | W |
| 11-19 02:00 | 15.7°N
159.4°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1003 hPa | WNW |
| 11-19 14:00 | 16.2°N
156.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
985 hPa | W |
| 11-20 02:00 | 16.8°N
155.2°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | WNW |
| 11-20 14:00 | 17.6°N
153.7°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1000 hPa | WNW |
| 11-21 02:00 | 17.7°N
151.9°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1008 hPa | W |
| 11-21 14:00 | 17.7°N
149.8°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1008 hPa | W |
| 11-21 20:00 | 18°N
148.6°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1008 hPa | WNW |
Sampled rows shown; all 30 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1972 was Typhoon RUBY?
The 19729002 identifier for Typhoon RUBY is an internal CMA code. It was not included in the 1972 code sequence, although it appears in the CMA's best-track archive for China. Its international name was RUBY.
Where does Typhoon RUBY's track data come from?
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon RUBY?
Typhoon RUBY peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 65m/s, minimum central pressure 940 hPa.
Did Typhoon RUBY make landfall?
According to the records, Typhoon RUBY did not make landfall on the coast of China.
Where can I view typhoon RUBY's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon RUBY, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circles, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/19729002.
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