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Description

The MODIS instrement aboard NASA's Aqua satellite captured this true-color image of Typhoon Chaba on August 23, 2004 at 3:50 UTC, about 8 hours after it struck the Northern Mariana Islands. This powerful storm brought sustained winds of 287 km/hr (178 mph) and a storm surge of approximately 5.5 meters (18 feet) to the islands. The storm caused widespread damage including heavy flooding, uprooted trees and downed powerlines.

Source

http://visibleearth.nasa.gov/view_rec.php?id=6496

Date

2004-08-23

Author

Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC.

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