Super Typhoon Melor

Super Typhoon Melor formed over the Pacific Ocean in early October 2009. As of October 7, the storm was being predicted to come ashore on the island of Honshu southeast of Osaka.
Super Typhoon Melor
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Super Typhoon Melor

This image depicts winds associated with Typhoon Melor on October 7, 2009.

Published Oct 7, 2009

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms

Super Typhoon Melor
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Super Typhoon Melor

Typhoon Melor was approaching the southernmost islands of Japan when this natural-color image was captured by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite on October 7, 2009.

Published Oct 7, 2009

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms

Super Typhoon Melor
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Super Typhoon Melor

Acquired October 5, 2009, this true-color image shows Super Typhoon Melor spanning hundreds of kilometers over the Pacific Ocean.

Published Oct 5, 2009

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms