Typhoon Krovanh (12W) approaching the Philippines

Typhoon Krovanh approaches the Philippines in this Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) image captured by the Terra satellite on August 21, 2003, at 02:25 UTC (3:50 p.m. local time). At that time, the storm packed winds of an estimated 65 knots (75 mph) with gusts up to 80 knots (90 mph).

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Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC

Published August 21, 2003
Data acquired August 21 - 21, 2003

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topic:

Atmosphere > Atmospheric Phenomena > Typhoons

Collection:

MODIS Rapid Response