A bird's-eye view of three Atlantic hurricanes from orbit
In short: Experience the raw power of nature from 225 statute miles above. This footage from the International Space Station captures the distinct behaviors of three different storms as they evolve across the Atlantic and Caribbean.
On September 16, 2010, cameras aboard the International Space Station provided a unique vantage point of three distinct meteorological events. The footage highlights the diversity of storm intensity: Hurricane Julia was observed as a formidable Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds moving northwest, while Hurricane Igor demonstrated rapid intensification, strengthening overnight back to a Category 4 storm with 145 mph winds.
The video also tracks the birth of Hurricane Karl. After moving across the Yucatan Peninsula, this tropical storm became a Category 1 hurricane with 75 mph winds while passing over the Bay of Campeche. These perspectives illustrate how orbital imagery serves as a critical input for understanding the near-real-time state of the atmosphere.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Three Hurricanes Tracked by Station Cameras
- Also: www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov — Storm Views and Animations - NOAA / NESDIS / STAR
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