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Astronomy Picture from 06/04/2004

Unusually Strong Cyclone Off the Brazilian Coast

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Satellite image of Cyclone Caterina, an unusually strong extratropical cyclone that hit the coast of Brazil. The image shows the storm's powerful spiral structure over the South Atlantic Ocean, a rare occurrence for this region. The storm is classified as possibly the strongest ever recorded in this area and has been dubbed the first Category 1 hurricane in the South Atlantic.
June 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM