GPM Image of Emeraude (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption On Mar. 15, GPM saw rain bands wrapping around developing Tropical Cyclone Emeraude's center and rain was falling at over 220 mm (8.7 inches) per hour in south of the center. Storm tops heights above 15 km (9.3 miles) high. 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.