NASA's infrared look at strengthening Typhoon Chan-Hom
Monday, July 6, 2015 - 11:50
in Astronomy & Space
During the early morning hours on July 6, Chan-Hom was a strong tropical storm. Infrared data from NASA's Aqua satellite showed very powerful thunderstorms that hinted at intensification, and later in the day, Chan-Hom became a typhoon.