Extratropical Cyclones near Iceland

A cyclone is a low-pressure area of winds that spiral inwards. Although tropical storms most often come to mind, these spiraling storms can also form at mid- and high latitudes. Two such cyclones formed in tandem in November 2006 near Icealand.

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NASA image by Jesse Allen, Earth Observatory. Image interpretation provided by Dave Santek and Jeff Key, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Published January 2, 2007
Data acquired November 20, 2006

Source:

Terra > MODIS

Topic:

Atmosphere > Atmospheric Phenomena > Storms