Typhoon Higos sweeps across the Mariana Islands with maximum sustained winds of 86 mph (75 knots).
Image courtesy Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC.
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Severe Storms
Typhoon Higos churning in western Pacific Ocean.
Acquired October 28, 2010, this natural-color image shows Typhoon Chaba over Japan’s Ryukyu Islands.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Acquired September 13, 2012, this natural-color image shows he storm just east of the Philippines.
Acquired July 17, 2011, this natural-color image shows Typhoon Ma-on south of Japan.
Choi-wan is a perfect circle with bands of clouds pin-wheeling around the dense center in this photo-like image from September 15 2009.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
