Typhoon Utor

Once a powerful super typhoon, Utor struck the Philippines on August 12, 2013, and then moved west towards southern China.
Dissecting Typhoon Utor
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Dissecting Typhoon Utor

In a rare, perfectly centered overpass, CloudSat captured a vertical profile of Super Typhoon Utor as the storm approached the Philippines on August 11, 2013.

Published Aug 31, 2013

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Super Typhoon Utor
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Super Typhoon Utor

The category 3 storm swept over the Philippines on August 12, 2013.

Published Aug 13, 2013

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