How did the 1889 typhoon prevent war among foreign powers in Samoa?

In 1889, the threat of war between the United States, Great Britain, and Germany over influence in Samoa was averted by a powerful typhoon that struck the Apia roadstead in March of that year.12

The storm destroyed six warships belonging to the three foreign powers—three German and three U.S. vessels—with only the British ship Calliope managing to escape. This catastrophic event effectively neutralized the naval forces that were poised for conflict, forcing the powers to reconsider their aggressive stances. Following the disaster, the nations signed the Berlin Act, which established the neutrality of the islands to prevent further hostilities.213