GPM saw Typhoon Champi (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption GPM saw that Typhoon Champi had a large eye and rain was measured in the eyewall falling at a rate of 56.7 mm (2.23 inches) per hour. Some storm top heights there were reaching altitudes of 13.7 km (8.5 miles). Credit Credits: NASA/JAXA/SSAI, Hal Pierce Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.