Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Superstorm Sandy From Formation to Landfall

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 7, 2012 is “Superstorm Sandy From Formation to Landfall,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , GOES-13 Satellite. The original explanation runs about 188 words.

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From the explanation

“It was the largest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. The cost of its devastation is still unknown.”

— APOD editors, November 7, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 7, 2012
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , GOES-13 Satellite
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 188 words

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