Typhoon Koni (08W) off China and Vietnam

This Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) image shows Typhoon Koni approaching southern China and the island of Hainan on July 20, 2003. The storm was predicted to move northwest, and as of July 21 had sustained winds of 75 mph, with gusts up 92.

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Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published July 21, 2003
Data acquired July 20 - 20, 2003

Source:

Aqua > MODIS

Topic:

Atmosphere > Atmospheric Phenomena > Typhoons

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response