Warm Sea Surface Temps Help Fuel Storms (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Warm Sea Surface Temps Help Fuel Storms

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This image combines data from various NASA satellites and shows sea surface temperatures (80F or higher) warm (orange areas) enough to power tropical cyclones. The darker the orange color, the warmer the water.

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NASA/SVS

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