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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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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.3cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
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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