Jupiter: Turbulent Storms May Be Sign Of Global Climate Change
Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 15:14
in Astronomy & Space
The first images of Jupiter since it came out from behind the sun show that the turbulence and storms that have plagued the planet for the past two years continue. Whether or not this is a sign of global warming, the turbulence does seem to be spawning new spots. As Red Spot Jr. and the Great Red Spot approach a June conjunction, a new third spot may merge with the GRS in August.
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