Giovanna approaches the coast of Madagascar in this image acquired February 13, 2012.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Clouds from Tropical Cyclone Irina cover most of Madagascar and part of the Mozambique Channel in this image from March 1, 2012.
Tropical Cyclone Funso lingers over the Mozambique Channel in this natural-color image from January 25, 2012.
The tracks of tropical cyclones in the Mozambique Channel often meander and loop.
Image of the Day Land Water Severe Storms
Tropical Cyclone Funso swirls over the Mozambique Channel in this natural-color image from January 23, 2012.
Severe Storms
Giovanna spans hundreds of kilometers in the southern Indian Ocean east of Madagascar on February 10, 2012.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms
Tropical Cyclone Dineo gains strength as it heads toward Mozambique.
Atmosphere Severe Storms
The tropical cyclone quickly intensified over 36 hours to arrive as a category 4 storm.
Atmosphere Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
Acquired February 13, 2011, this natural-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Bingiza approaching northern Madagascar.