Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Hurricane Irene Forms
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 27, 2011 is “Hurricane Irene Forms,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: GOES 13 satellite , NASA , NOAA. The original explanation runs about 137 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“How does a hurricane form? Although a complete picture is still being researched, insight into this process might be gleaned by watching the above time lapse movie of the formation of Hurricane Irene , a large storm system currently threatening the eastern seaboard of the USA.”
— APOD editors, August 27, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 27, 2011
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: GOES 13 satellite , NASA , NOAA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 137 words