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Heavy storm approaching the southern coast of Alaska on September 26, 2012. |
You can find more photos of storms, typhoons and hurricanes from the above on NASA's Earth Observatory site here . These photos are possible thanks to Sumoi NPP, a partnership between NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Department of Defense.
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Hurricane Gordon over the Atlantic Ocean on August 19, 2012 |
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Typhoons Saola and Damrey over the western Pacific Ocean in August 2012 |
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Hurricane Andrew struck on August 23 as a Category 3 hurricane causing $26.5 billion in damages - August 24, 1992 |
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Hurricane Michael had wind speeds of 90 miles/150 kilometers per hour on September 9 2012 |
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Miriam began forming September 22, 2012, only as as a tropical depression over the eastern Pacific Ocean, but two days later it turned into a Category 3 hurricane |
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Typhoon Bopha moving towards Philippines December 3 2012. It packed winds of 260 kilometers per hour and gusts up to 315 kilometers per hour. |