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Lightning Imaging Sensor Detects Lightning Concentrations in Hurricane Irene
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The Lightning Imaging Sensor aboard NASA's Tropical Rainfall Measurement Mission has detected lighting intensity near the eyewall of hurricane Irene. Click here for large image.
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Images Courtesy of Owen Kelley, NASA |
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