Typhoon Chataan (08W) south of Japan - related image preview

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Typhoon Chataan (08W) south of Japan

This true-color MODIS image from July 7, 2002, shows Typhoon Chataan south of Japan. Chataan brought heavy rains and flooding to the region, and was responsible for dozens of deaths in Indonesia and the Phillipines.


Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published July 13, 2002
Data acquired July 7 - 7, 2002

Source:
Terra > MODIS
Topics:
Atmosphere > Atmospheric Phenomena > Typhoons
Hydrosphere > Surface Water > Floods
Collections:
MODIS Rapid Response
Visible Earth