NASA sees hint of Typhoon Lekima's rapidly intensification
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 - 12:01
in Earth & Climate
Tropical Storm Lekima intensified quickly early on Oct. 22 while traveling over the open waters of the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. The day before the rapid intensification, NASA's TRMM satellite passed overhead and analyzed the rainfall rates in the storm, spotting heavy rainfall in two quadrants.