Fine Art Print : Tropical Cyclone Erica
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Tropical Cyclone Erica
Tropical Cyclone Erica (22P), satellite image, on 13 March 2003. North is at top. Erica peaked as a powerful Category 5 cyclone on 12 March 2003. One day later it hit the French Pacific island of New Caledonia. The eye of the cyclone (surrounded by swirls of dense clouds) is seen north-west of New Caledonia, moving to the south. It devastated the western coast of the island, destroying houses, power lines and trees, with winds speeds up to 250 kilometres an hour. At least two people died, and many were injured and left homeless. A cyclone is a large rotating storm system, forming from strong evaporation over warm tropical waters. Image from the MODIS sensor on NASAs Terra satellite
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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Experience the raw power of nature with our selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases Tropical Cyclone Erica (22P), as it appeared on March 13, 2003, in all its magnificent fury. Peaking as a Category 5 storm on March 12, 2003, Erica is a breathtaking display of the forces that shape our world. Bring this mesmerizing piece into your home or office to inspire awe and wonder. Our Fine Art Prints are of the highest quality, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring the image to life.
Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions. Hahnemühle certified studio for digital fine art printing. Printed on 308gsm Photo Rag Paper.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 56cm (16.5" x 22")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the sheer power and destructive force of Tropical Cyclone Erica, captured by NASA's Terra satellite on 13 March 2003. The image reveals the immense scale of this Category 5 cyclone as it approached the French Pacific island of New Caledonia. With its eye clearly visible amidst swirling clouds, the cyclone is seen moving southwards from a north-western position. The aftermath of Erica's devastating impact on New Caledonia is evident in this photograph. Houses, power lines, and trees lie destroyed along the western coast, bearing witness to winds reaching speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour. Tragically, at least two lives were lost while countless others were injured and left homeless in its wake. Cyclones like Erica are born from intense evaporation over warm tropical waters and can rapidly develop into massive storm systems with rotating winds. This particular image was captured using NASAs MODIS sensor on board Terra satellite - an instrument designed to provide moderate-resolution imagery for meteorological analysis. The swirling clouds depicted here serve as a reminder of nature's fury and our vulnerability in the face of such severe storms. As we gaze upon this breathtaking yet ominous scene from space, let us not forget the human toll that these extreme weather events can exact upon communities living in their path.
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