Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 28, 1998

A Hurricane in the Gulf

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 28, 1998 is “A Hurricane in the Gulf,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SeaWiFS Satellite, NASA. The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“Last Friday, Hurricane Georges was photographed from space entering the Gulf of Mexico . This immense storm system , larger than most states, is expected to make landfall today.”

— APOD editors, September 28, 1998

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At a glance

Date: September 28, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: SeaWiFS Satellite, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 28, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-september-28-a-hurricane-in-the-gulf

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