*2.1. Typhoon Megi*

Megi was the 15th typhoon that occurred in 2010 in the Western Pacific. It was also the strongest typhoon worldwide in 2010 [32]. According to the best track data from the China Meteorological Administration tropical cyclone database [41], Megi first formed as a tropical depression at 11.8◦ N, 141.4◦ E on 13 October. Then, it moved northwestward and enhanced rapidly. Before landing on Luzon Island on 18 October, Megi upgraded to a super typhoon. After passing Luzon Island, Megi weakened a little to a severe typhoon until 22 October. Thereafter, Megi damped quickly and finally dissipated on 24 October. The track and status of Megi in the SCS are shown in Figure 1.
