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Typhoon Kompasu

Tropical Storm Kompasu formed over the western Pacific Ocean on August 30, 2010, and strengthened to a Category 3 typhoon the next day.
Typhoon Kompasu
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Typhoon Kompasu

The MODIS instrument on NASA’s Aqua satellite captured this natural-color image of Typhoon Kompasu approaching the Korean peninsula and China on September 1, 2010.

Published Sep 2, 2010

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms

Weakened Kompasu over Land
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Weakened Kompasu over Land

Acquired September 2, 2010, this natural-color image shows Tropical Storm Kompasu over the coasts of North Korea and the Russian Federation.

Published Sep 2, 2010

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms

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