NASA's Aqua Satellite eyes Tropical Cyclone Oma near Vanuatu
Visible imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite revealed the center of Tropical Cyclone Oma was just northwest of the island of Vanuatu in the South Pacific Ocean.
Feb 14, 2019
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Aqua satellite catches development of Tropical Cyclone Oma
NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Southern Pacific Ocean and captured a visible image of Tropical Cyclone Oma. Oma formed northwest of Vanuatu.
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