Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Hurricane Ivan from the Space Station
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 9, 2016 is “Hurricane Ivan from the Space Station,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Expedition 9 Crew , International Space Station , NASA. The original explanation runs about 138 words.
From the explanation
“Ninety percent of the houses on Grenada were damaged by the destructive force of Hurricane Ivan . At its peak in 2004, Ivan was a Category 5 hurricane , the highest power category on the Saffir-Simpson Scale , and created sustained winds in excess of 200 kilometers per hour.”
— APOD editors, October 9, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 9, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image 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 138 words