GPM 3-D Image Over Sri Lanka (IMAGE) NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Caption GPM image shows an area of intense rain associated with towers reaching heights of over 18 km (11.2 miles) and where large amounts of heat are being released into the storm's core -- often a precursor to intensification. 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.