NASA AIRS Infrared View of Vania's Clouds (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption This infrared image from the NASA's AIRS instrument on Jan. 13 at 211 UTC shows that the strongest convection (purple) or heaviest rainfall and strongest thunderstorms were mostly east of Vanuatu and over open waters. Credit NASA/JPL, Ed Olsen Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.