Infrared Imagery Sees Strong T-storms in Neki (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Infrared Imagery Sees Strong T-storms in Neki

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This satellite image on Oct. 22 from NASA Aqua's AIRS (Atmospheric Infrared Sounder) instrument shows some high thunderstorm tops (purple) in Hurricane Neki, indicating heavy rainfall and strong convection. Those cloud temperatures were colder than minus 63F.

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NASA JPL, Ed Olsen

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