Suomi NPP satellite spots birth of Tropical Cyclone Kate
Wednesday, December 24, 2014 - 13:30
in Earth & Climate
The tropical low pressure area previously known as System 95S organized and strengthened into Tropical Cyclone Kate on Dec. 24 and the Cocos Keeling Islands are expected to feel its effects on Dec. 25 and 26. NASA-NOAA's Suomi-NPP satellite passed over Kate after it formed.