This color-coded image shows rainfall totals and the storm track for Typhoon Kai-tak in August 2012.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Acquired August 17, 2012, this image shows Typhoon Kai-tak passing over the Leizhou Peninsula of southern China.
Acquired August 16, 2012, this image shows Typhoon Kai-tak approaching China, the fourth storm to make landfall on the China coast in a little over two weeks.
Acquired August 13, 2012, this image shows Tropical Storm Kai-tak just east of the Philippine Islands.