GPM 3-D Image of Kai-tak (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption The GPM satellite traveled over the Philippine Sea on Dec. 12, 2017, at 7:38 a.m. EST (1238 UTC) and showed that a few of the most intense storms in developing Kai-tak were dropping rain at a rate of greater than 143 mm (5.6 inches) per hour where cloud tops were greater than 16 km (9.92 miles). 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.