The storm became the earliest second major hurricane in eastern Pacific records, but the dynamic storm appeared to stir up enough cold seawater to cut down on its own strength.
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Hurricane Cristina churned off the western coast of Mexico when the Aqua satellite acquired this image on June 11, 2014.
Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Tropical Cyclone Cristina reached Category 4 status as it churned over the eastern Pacific Ocean in June 2014.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Severe Storms
Acquired October 10, 2011, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Jova off the coast of Mexico.
Hurricane Blanca, the earliest second major hurricane on record, churned in the eastern Pacific.
Atmosphere Severe Storms
Severe Storms
Acquired September 16, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Karl over the Gulf of Mexico and southern Mecixo.
Sandra was a tropical storm before growing into a late-season hurricane.
Acquired July 9, 2012, this image shows Emilia, a Category 2 hurricane over the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Acquired September 24, 2012, this image shows Hurricane Miriam off Baja California.
Acquired June 29, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Alex—2010’s first hurricane—spanning the Gulf of Mexico.
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