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NASA captures strange waves high above Hurricane Simon

2026-10-16T05:50:44.000Z

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As Hurricane Simon unleashed destructive winds and flooding along Mexico’s coast, NASA satellites captured an extraordinary sight: massive atmospheric waves rippling high above the storm.

Katherine Johnson, NASA employée, mathematician and physicist, in 1966
Photo: Adam Cuerden / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

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2026-10-16T05:50:44.000Z
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Places: Mexico

Institutions: NASA

Topics: NASA, Space

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  1. ScienceDaily · Top Science — NASA captures strange waves high above Hurricane Simon