GPM 3-D Image of Dora (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

GPM 3-D Image of Dora

Caption

On June 26, 2017 at 0601Z (2:01 a.m. EDT) a GPM satellite 3-D scan showed intense storms over Mexico's coast north of Hurricane Dora's center. Heaviest rain was falling at a rate of over 2.4 inches (60.5 mm) per hour in its southwestern quadrant. Dora had cloud tops reaching altitudes higher than 9.9 miles (15.9 km).

Credit

Credits: NASA/JAXA, Hal Pierce

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.