The synoptic structure of Typhoon Tess (1953) over the tropical ocean is examined to verify the development of a tropical cyclone into a severe typhoon from the viewpoint of Namekawa's theory of main and secondary typhoons. A hypothesis on the life cycle of a tropical cyclone is presented in conclusion.
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