GPM Image of Chan-Hom (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption On June 30, NASA/JAXA's GPM satellite found that rain was falling at a rate of over 78 mm (about 3 inches) per hour near the center of the newly formed tropical cyclone. Credit Credits: SSAI/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.