Typhoon Higos over Mariana Islands, Pacific Ocean

In this true-color image from the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer on the Aqua satellite, Typhoon Higos sweeps across the Mariana Islands with maximum sustained winds of 86 mph (75 knots). The image was acquired September 28, 2002.

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

Published September 29, 2002
Data acquired September 28 - 28, 2002

Source:

Aqua > MODIS

Topic:

Atmosphere > Atmospheric Phenomena > Typhoons

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response