Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 15, 2004

Above the Eye of Hurricane Ivan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 15, 2004 is “Above the Eye of Hurricane Ivan,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Expedition 9 Crew , International Space Station , NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“Ninety percent of the houses on Grenada were damaged . Such is the destructive force of Hurricane Ivan , already one of the most powerful and destructive hurricanes on record .”

— APOD editors, September 15, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 15, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Expedition 9 Crew , International Space Station , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 15, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-september-15-above-the-eye-of-hurricane-ivan

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