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Herb ZaneThe 1996 Pacific typhoon season was marked by above-average activity, producing 30 tropical storms, 16 typhoons, and six super typhoons, resulting in 1,359 fatalities and damages totaling approximately $7.14 billion. The season operated year-round, but most storm activity occurred from May to December, with significant storms like Typhoon Herb, the strongest of the season, causing considerable destruction across several regions. The season was notable for its intense storms and high impact across the northwestern Pacific, underscoring the vulnerabilities of affected areas to tropical cyclones. (Source: Wikipedia)
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