Tropical Cyclone Kujira (02W) north of Palau, Philippine Sea

Packing sustained winds of 155 mph with gusts to 190 mph, Tropical Cyclone Kujira has now reached super typhoon status. "Super typhoon" is a term utilized by the U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center for typhoons that reach maximum sustained 1-minute surface winds of at least 150 mph. This is the equivalent of a strong Saffir-Simpson category 4 or category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic basin or a category 5 severe tropical cyclone in the Australian basin.

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Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published April 16, 2003
Data acquired April 16 - 16, 2003

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topics:

Atmosphere > Atmospheric Phenomena > Hurricanes

Atmosphere > Atmospheric Phenomena > Typhoons

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response