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A hurricane sends ripples into the upper atmosphere

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Black-and-white satellite image showing curved bands of light above the cloud structure of Hurricane Simon.1 of 1
Black-and-white satellite image showing curved bands of light above the cloud structure of Hurricane Simon.· science.nasa.gov

A nighttime satellite image reveals curved ripples of atmospheric airglow associated with Hurricane Simon. The waves form far above the storm itself, showing how a weather system can leave a visible signature high in the atmosphere.

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