Tropical Cyclone Yasi

Tropical Cyclone Yasi headed for Australia in late January 2011. The storm was forecast to make landfall with winds over 100 knots (185 kilometers per hour).
Sediment along the Queensland Coast
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Sediment along the Queensland Coast

Acquired February 5, 2011, this natural-color image shows sediment suspended along the Queensland coast, near the city of Townsville.

Published Feb 7, 2011

Water Severe Storms

Sediment over the Great Barrier Reef
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Sediment over the Great Barrier Reef

Streaks of brilliant blue water over Australia’s Great Barrier Reef in this true-color image reveals some of Cyclone Yasi’s impact on the ocean.

Published Feb 4, 2011

Water Severe Storms

Tropical Cyclone Yasi
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Tropical Cyclone Yasi

This image, from February 4, 2011, shows that ex-cyclone Yasi maintained its distinctive spiral shape after two days moving over Australia’s eastern coast and interior.

Published Feb 4, 2011

Atmosphere Severe Storms

Rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Yasi
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Rainfall from Tropical Cyclone Yasi

This color-coded map shows rainfall amounts associated with Tropical Cyclone Yasi from January 28 to February 3, 2011.

Published Feb 4, 2011

Atmosphere Severe Storms

Tropical Cyclone Yasi
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Tropical Cyclone Yasi

This natural-color image shows Cyclone Yasi approaching the east coast of Australia on February 2.

Published Feb 2, 2011

Atmosphere Severe Storms

Tropical Cyclone Yasi
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Tropical Cyclone Yasi

Acquired February 2, 2011 (local time), this natural-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Yasi approaching the Queensland coast.

Published Feb 2, 2011

Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Severe Storms

Tropical Cyclone Yasi
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Tropical Cyclone Yasi

Acquired January 30, 2011, this natural-color image shows Tropical Cyclone Yasi over the southern Pacific Ocean.

Published Jan 31, 2011

Atmosphere Water Severe Storms