TRMM 3-D Image (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

TRMM 3-D Image

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This 3-D image created from the TRMM satellite's data shows convective storm towers near Maria's center of circulation reached to heights of over 11km (6.8 miles) and that powerful storms in feeder bands on Maria's western side were over 12km (7.5 miles) high. Red indicates heavy rainfall (2 inches/50 mm per hour).

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NASA/SSAI, Hal Pierce

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