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Atlantic storms, QuikSCAT radar image
Atlantic storms, radar image. This map, centred on the Atlantic, shows wind speeds measured by radar from the QuikSCAT satellite. Colours indicate wind speed, from fast (orange), through medium (purple) to low (blue). The white lines and arrows show the wind directions. Several large storms (orange) are seen in this image, obtained on 20 September 1999. At centre left, in the Caribbean, is Hurricane Gert. Smaller storms are seen in the Gulf of Mexico (Tropical Storm Harvey) and the eastern Pacific (Tropical Storm Hilary). A large storm is also seen in the southern Atlantic. On land, the radar data shows rainforests as bright green compared to the dark green of deserts. Radar data from QuikSCATs SeaWinds scatterometer
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This print showcases a QuikSCAT radar image of Atlantic storms, providing a mesmerizing glimpse into the dynamic world of weather patterns. The map, centered on the vast Atlantic Ocean, vividly displays wind speeds measured by radar from the QuikSCAT satellite. A spectrum of colors ranging from fast (orange) to medium (purple) and low (blue) indicates varying wind intensities, while white lines and arrows depict wind directions. The image captured on 20 September 1999 reveals several large storms in different regions. Hurricane Gert dominates the Caribbean at center left, exuding its immense power. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Harvey swirls in the Gulf of Mexico and Tropical Storm Hilary emerges in the eastern Pacific. Even further south lies another significant storm brewing in the southern Atlantic. Interestingly, this radar data not only unveils oceanic phenomena but also provides insights into land features. Rainforests appear as bright green compared to deserts' dark green hues when analyzed through QuikSCAT's SeaWinds scatterometer technology. As we delve into this remarkable snapshot taken from space by a meteorological satellite, it becomes evident that our planet is an intricate web of interconnected climatic systems. This image serves as a reminder of Earth's ever-changing nature and highlights humanity's ongoing quest to understand and predict these atmospheric dynamics for scientific advancement and societal well-being.
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