Typhoon Roke

Typhoon Roke formed in the western Pacific on September 11, 2011, and by September 20 had become a powerful category 4 storm poised to strike Japan.
Typhoon Roke
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Typhoon Roke

This three dimensional view reveals the core of Typhoon Roke on September 19 as the storm was intensifying.

Published Sep 21, 2011

Atmosphere Severe Storms

Typhoon Roke
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Typhoon Roke

Poised to go ashore over Japan, Typhoon Roke is a large, well-developed storm in this image from September 20, 2011.

Published Sep 21, 2011

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