NASA 3-D Flyby of Major Cyclone Narelle (VIDEO)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

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NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite captured rainfall rates in Major Cyclone Narelle on Jan. 11 at 0654 UTC (1:54 a.m. EST). The heaviest rainfall was occurring at a rate of 2 inches (50 mm) per hour and stretched from north to west of the center of circulation. This animated, 3-D flyby of Major Cyclone Narelle was created using data on Jan. 11, from NASA's TRMM satellite. Narelle's wind speeds were near 132 mph. A few thunderstorm towers in Narelle's eye extend to about 16km (9.9 miles) high (in red).

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NASA/SSAI, Hal Pierce

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