AIRS Image of Harvey (IMAGE)

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

AIRS Image of Harvey

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The AIRS instrument that flies aboard NASA's Aqua satellite analyzed Harvey in infrared light on Aug. 25 at 3:59 a.m. EDT (0759 UTC). AIRS data showed Harvey had a strong circular area of powerful thunderstorms (purple) around the center of circulation. A thick band of powerful thunderstorms were located north to east of the center.

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Credits: NASA JPL/Ed Olsen

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