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Heavy Snow in Eastern China and Korea

Up to 30 centimeters (12 inches) of snow fell on Beijing and the nearby port city of Tianjin in early January 2010. The snow was reportedly the heaviest to fall in the Chinese capital city since 1951. Record-breaking snow fell in South Korea, as well.
Heavy Snow in Eastern China
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Heavy Snow in Eastern China

Acquired January 4, 2010, this true-color image shows snow coating the area around Bo Hai. Beijing and Tianjin leave big gray splotches on the snowy blanket, and smaller cities appear as small gray dots.

Published Jan 6, 2010

Image of the Day Land Severe Storms Snow and Ice

Heavy Snow in Korea
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Heavy Snow in Korea

Acquired January 3, 2010, this true-color image shows snowfall on the Korean Peninsula and cloud streets over the Sea of Japan (East Sea).

Published Jan 5, 2010

Land Severe Storms Snow and Ice

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