MODIS satellite imagery of Typhoon Morakot before and after it moved over the high mountainous terrain of Taiwan. (left) Typhoon Morakot approaching Taiwan with 148 km/h (92 mph) winds. (right) Morakot moving into inland China 2 days later. The typhoon had become a tropical storm, with 74 km/h (46 mph) winds, its structure greatly impacted by the high mountains of Taiwan.