Typhoon Fanapi

Fanapi strengthened from a tropical depression to a tropical storm on September 15, 2010. The following day, Fanapi strengthened into a typhoon.
Typhoon Fanapi
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Typhoon Fanapi

The MODIS instrument on NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this image of Typhoon Fanapi approaching Taiwan from the Philippine Sea on September 17, 2010.

Published Sep 17, 2010

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms

Tropical Storm Fanapi
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Tropical Storm Fanapi

Acquired September 16, 2010, this natural-color image shows Fanapi east of Taiwan.

Published Sep 16, 2010

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms