Following closely after a tropical storm, a rainstorm triggered deadly floods and landslides in Japan’s southern island of Kyushu.
Published Jul 8, 2017Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Floods Severe Storms Human Presence
This color-coded map shows approximate rainfall amounts over Japan, where unprecedented floods struck some areas in early July 2012.
Published Jul 13, 2012
Though it never reached typhoon status, Etau provoked record-setting rain in several prefectures.
Published Sep 11, 2015
This color-coded map shows rainfall amounts associated with Tropical Storm Talas, the deadliest storm to strike Japan since 2004.
Published Sep 6, 2011
This false-color image shows rainfall amounts in and around southern Japan in July 2009. Deeper blue indicates heavier rainfall.
Published Jul 31, 2009
This color-coded image shows the storm track and rainfall amounts associated with Typhoon Ma-on in July 2011.
Published Jul 22, 2011
Torrential flooding on the northern shore of Kauai may have set a national record for the most rainfall ever in a 24-hour period.
Published May 2, 2018
By mid-July 2020, rainfall had triggered flooding and landslides that affected millions of people across South and East Asia.
Published Jul 22, 2020Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
