NASA catches the short life of Tropical Depression 17W
Monday, September 12, 2016 - 15:51
in Earth & Climate
The newest tropical depression in the northwestern Pacific Ocean formed Sunday, Sept. 11 far to the east of the big island of Japan. Tropical Depression 17W didn't have a long life, however, as the final warning on the system was issued 12 hours later. By Sept. 12 the storm lost its tropical characteristics.