Super Typhoon Imbudo (09W) off the Philippines

This Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) image from July 20, 2003, shows Super Typhoon Imbudo engulfing the Philippines (left edge). The storm was moving northwest toward China, and on July 21, had sustained winds of 150 mph, with gusts up to 184.

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Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published July 21, 2003
Data acquired July 21 - 21, 2003

Source:

Aqua > MODIS

Topic:

Atmosphere > Atmospheric Phenomena > Typhoons

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response