NASA Infrared Image Shows Claudia's Eye Clearly (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

NASA Infrared Image Shows Claudia's Eye Clearly

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On Dec. 10 at 0841 UTC (3:41 a.m. EST), NASA's Aqua satellite AIRS instrument captured this infrared view of Cyclone Claudia which showed a clear (cloud-free) eye surrounded by powerful thunderstorms (purple).

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NASA JPL, Ed Olsen

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