The USA Disaster Situation Report
The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For December 1, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
=> Special Notes
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
=> Precipitation Forecast, Excessive Rainfall, Heavy Snow And/Or Significant
Icing Forecast
=> USA Flood Report
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
=> USA Earthquake Report
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
=> Guest Column- Brian McNoldy's 2000 Atlantic Hurricane Season Summary
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For December 1, 2000
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Thu...81 At Miami Opa Locka And Tamiami FL
Low Fri...5 Below Zero At Craig CO
=> Special Notes
In today's Guest Column we are pleased to provide Brian McNoldy's Year 2000
Atlantic Hurricane
Season Summary.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Fri Dec 1 11:33:33 2000
Non Precipitation
New Mexico
Texas
...HIGH WIND WARNING FOR THE GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS THIS MORNING...
Winter Storm
Iowa
LOW PRESSURE OVER NORTHEAST IOWA WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE AWAY
FROM THE REGION THIS MORNING...WITH THE AREAS OF LIGHT SNOW ON THE
BACK SIDE OF THE SYSTEM CONTINUING TO TAPER OFF.
Michigan
LAKE EFFECT SNOW WARNING AND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR PARTS OF THE
MICHIGAN THUMB...
Minnesota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
LAKE EFFECT SNOWS PERSIST ACROSS SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN...
.NORTHEAST WINDS BLOWING OFF LAKE MICHIGAN WILL CONTINUE TO
PRODUCE
LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS.
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
The forecast probability of an event is by the stated percentage or greater
for the event, within 25 miles of any point for the area described.
Tornado Risk - Slight
There is less than a 2% probability of a tornado.
Hail Risk - Slight
There is less than a 5% probability of hail 3/4 inch or larger.
Wind Risk - Slight
There is less than a 5% probability of winds in excess of 50 knots.
Tomorrow's Risk -
There is less than a 5% probability of any severe weather tomorrow.
=> Precipitation Forecast, Excessive Rainfall, Heavy Snow And/Or
Significant
Icing Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hour precipitation forecast is calling for over 2 inches of rainfall
over central west Washington
1 inch of rainfall is forecast over western Washington.
The 24 - 48 hour precipitation forecast is calling for less than 1 inch of
rainfall.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Rainfall is not expected to exceed flash flood values.
USA heavy snow and/or significant icing
>From noon to midnite today EST the probability of heavy snow is less than 20
percent
The probability of significant icing is less than 20 percent.
>From midnite to noon tommorow EST the probability of heavy snow is low
The probability of significant icing is less than 20 percent.
=> USA Flood Report
NATIONAL HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
09:00 AM EST FRI DEC 01 2000
FLOOD SUMMARY
SOME SOUTHERN FLOODING CONTINUES
MOSTLY MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING ON A FEW RIVERS IN TEXAS,
ARKANSAS, MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA
FLASH FLOODING:
FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTY:
WASHINGTON: MASON
RIVER FLOODING:
RIVERS AND STREAMS WITH LOCATIONS EITHER ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OR
EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE
INCLUDE (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, BY STATE):
ARKANSAS: THE CACHE AND OUACHITA RIVERS
LOUISIANA: THE CALCASIEU RIVER, BAYOU DORCHEAT
MISSISSIPPI: THE BIG SUNFLOWER RIVER
TEXAS: THE GUADALUPE AND SULPHUR RIVERS, ATTOYAC AND BLACK CYPRESS
BAYOUS, WHITE OAK CREEK
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
The USA Fire Report and Forecast has not been updated.
=> USA Earthquake Report
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
GOLDEN, COLORADO
LISTS OF U.S. EARTHQUAKES IN THE LAST 30 HOURS
Prepared by USGS/NEIC 2000 DEC 01 at 00:15 UTC
EARTHQUAKES IN SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES
(29.0 TO 35.8 N, 102.0 TO 125.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 NOV 30 06:19:52.00 32.3 N 115.2 W 6 km 3.4
30 miles WSW of San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico
EARTHQUAKES IN WEST CENTRAL UNITED STATES
(35.8 TO 40.3 N, 102.0 TO 125.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 NOV 30 14:08:04.00 35.9 N 120.4 W 6 km 3.0
15 miles SSW of Coalinga, California
EARTHQUAKES IN NORTHWESTERN UNITED STATES
(40.3 TO 50.0 N, 102.0 TO 125.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 NOV 29 18:57:17.00 41.4 N 123.5 W 33 km 2.9
45 miles SE of Crescent City, California
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
No reports received
Hail Reports
No reports received
Wind Reports
No reports received
Fields marked UNK are unknown
All Times UTC
Wind Gusts in MPH
Hail Sizes in 1/100 of an Inch (75 = 0.75")
=> Guest Column -- Brian McNoldy's 2000 Atlantic Hurricane Season Summary
Tropical Enthusiasts,
The hurricane season is officially over, so it's time for the annual
Hurricane Season Summary. I sent out about 60 updates to this mailing
list (which has grown from a small handful in 1998, to 27 in 1999, to
213 in 2000!) over the past 6 months; now it's time for the final one.
I'm going to use the same format as I did last year, so it will look
very familiar if you were a subscriber last year. I will keep the same
basic outline: 1) the Saffir-Simpson Scale, 2) Lifetimes and
Intensities, 3) Climatology, and 4) Landfall.
As usual, my data and typing could contain errors, so if you see a
mistake, please point it out to me.
1. Saffir-Simpson Scale of Tropical Cyclone Intensity
CATEGORY WINDS (kts) PRESSURE (mb)
-------- ----------- -------------
Depression < 35 N/A
Tropical Storm 35-63 N/A
1 64-82 > 980
2 83-95 965-979
3 96-113 945-964
4 114-135 920-944
5 > 135 < 919
2. Lifetimes and Intensities
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NAME DATES OF MAX WIND MIN PRES
ACTIVITY (kts) (mb)
---- -------- -------- --------
TD1 07 JUN - 08 JUN 25 1008
TD2 24 JUN - 25 JUN 30 1006
ALBERTO 04 AUG - 23 AUG 110 950 (N,H,M)
TD4 09 AUG - 11 AUG 30 1009
BERYL 13 AUG - 15 AUG 45 1007 (N)
CHRIS 18 AUG - 19 AUG 35 1008 (N)
DEBBY 19 AUG - 24 AUG 65 995 (N,H)
ERNESTO 02 SEP - 03 SEP 35 1008 (N)
TD9 09 SEP - 09 SEP 30 1007
FLORENCE 11 SEP - 17 SEP 70 985 (N,H)
GORDON 14 SEP - 18 SEP 65 981 (N,H)
HELENE 15 SEP - 22 SEP 60 986 (N)
ISAAC 21 SEP - 01 OCT 120 943 (N,H,M)
JOYCE 25 SEP - 02 OCT 80 975 (N,H)
KEITH 28 SEP - 06 OCT 115 942 (N,H,M)
LESLIE 05 OCT - 07 OCT 40 1006 (N)
MICHAEL 17 OCT - 20 OCT 85 965 (N,H)
NADINE 19 OCT - 22 OCT 50 999 (N)
In the previous chart, the N, H, and M that follows some storms denote
what statistic they contributed to; Named storm (TS+), Hurricane
(CAT1+), Major hurricane (CAT3+).
The winds and pressures reflect the most up-to-date best-track data
available from the NHC; this is NOT what you may find on many website
archives (yet).
3. Climatology and Statistics
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The average annual number of tropical disturbances (over the past 54
years) is:
9.9 named storms
5.9 hurricanes
2.5 major hurricanes
This year, the numbers were generally well above that average (which has
recently been the trend, except 1997)
14 named storms (12 in 1999)
8 hurricanes (8 in 1999)
3 major hurricanes (5 in 1999)
A fairly unique aspect of the past season was that there were 4 Tropical
Depressions that never reached Tropical Storm status. There are
typically only one or two per season, so it seems that despite the
above-average activity, there was something that inhibited
intensification. A common theme for several weeks was vertical wind
shear. For some unknown environmental reason, many storms suffered from
high shear resulting in a) the large number of unnamed TD's and b) a
large number of storms with exposed Low Level Circulation Centers at
some point in their lifecycle.
For the second year in a row, the Atlantic Basin never experienced a
CAT5 hurricane. In fact, the last CAT5 hurricane in the Atlantic Basin
was Mitch in October 1998.
There were a total of 65.75 named storm days (days during which a named
storm was present). 31.5 of those days were "hurricane days", and 5.25
of those days were "intense hurricane days". This is 134% of the
climatological mean, i.e., this season was about 1/3 more active than
the "normal" season. The average numbers (1944-2000) are 46.6 named
storm days, 23.9 hurricane days, and 4.7 intense hurricane days.
Here is a summary of highlights (VERY brief):
Alberto not only started the season off, but was also the longest-lived
hurricane in August ever (third longest-lived in the basin for all times
of year). He had a unique track in that he formed south of the Cape
Verde Islands, began recurving at about 59W, completed a giant loop in
the north central Atlantic that lasted for one week, then headed off
toward Iceland.
Beryl was not too exciting... she formed in the central Gulf of Mexico
then headed west into the northern coastal areas of Mexico, causing one
death there.
Chris barely made the list... he was weak to start, achieved minimal TS
status, then was sheared apart.
Debby was also fairly weak, but lasted a bit longer. She formed out at
45W to the east of Barbados, then passed over the Greater Antilles. The
journey near the mountainous islands there was her downfall... she
dissipated near the southeast tip of Cuba.
Ernesto was basically an insignificant storm. He was short-lived, never
reached hurricane strength, and never got close to land. His entire
track was located to the east and northeast of the Lesser Antilles.
Florence was the first of three storms to develop along a mid-latitude
trough this season. She formed 400 miles SSE of Cape Hatteras, almost
completed a small loop, then was forced northeast, eventually passing
just east of Newfoundland where she caused 2 deaths.
Gordon formed on the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula (causing 19
deaths in Guatemala), crossed over the tip of the peninsula, then headed
NNE toward Florida. He made landfall at the northwest tip of the
Florida Peninsula, but caused no deaths in the US.
Helene formed out at 54W to the east of Gaudeloupe. She dissipated
before reaching the Leeward Islands, then reformed just south of Cuba.
She then continued to travel northward, destined to make landfall on the
panhandle of Florida.
Isaac formed south of the Cape Verde Islands and followed Alberto's
track very closely (except the loop). Like Alberto, Isaac also became a
major hurricane and did not threaten land at all.
Joyce formed in the eastern Atlantic and headed west. She made a very
unusual dip to the south before reaching the Windward Islands, passed
over Tobago, then dissipated just off the South American coast.
Keith formed just off the coast of Honduras and began to head WNW toward
Belize. During that short journey, he intensified very quickly to a
CAT4 storm. Unfortunately, it was at that point that he stalled right
over the Belize coast. After sitting there for over two days, he moved
inland over the Yucatan Peninsula, entered the Bay of Campeche, then
made landfall again near Tampico, Mexico. Keith caused 17 deaths in
several countries.
Leslie was the second storm to form along a mid-latitude trough. She
formed off the northeast coast of the Florida Peninsula and immediately
moved away from the coast. The disturbance that was pre-Leslie caused 3
deaths in southern Florida due to flooding.
Michael was the third storm to form along a mid-latitude trough. He
formed southeast of Bermuda and was also whisked toward the northern
Atlantic by the trough. He made direct landfall on Newfoundland as a
CAT1, but caused no deaths there.
Finally, Nadine was very much like Ernesto in that she did not last
long, was weak, and was never near any land. Her track covered an area
to the east of Bermuda.
On 19Aug, there were three named storms... Alberto, Chris, and Debby.
Tied for simultaneous activity was mid-September. From Sep15 to Sep17,
there were three named storms in the Atlantic again, Florence, Gordon,
and Helene. Not too outstanding, but these were the most active time
frames of the season. There were many examples of two named storms
being present at the same time. It is also interesting to note that
there were no named storms during June, July, or November.
4. Landfall
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There were 8 landfalling storms this year... only 3 of which made
landfall on the US. Compare this to last year, when 5 of 10 landfalling
storms made landfall on the US. It is also interesting to note that
only LA and FL were hit, leaving the other 16 coastal (Gulf, Atlantic)
US states unscathed. Also, there were no landfalls on the east coast of
the US.
The first column is the storm name, second column is the date of
landfall, third column is the approximate universal (UTC) time of
landfall, fourth column is max winds (kts) at landfall, and the fifth
column is the nearest location to landfall.
BERYL 8/15 0600 45 La Luz, Tamaulipas, Mexico
DEBBY 8/22 0600 65 Barbuda
8/22 1000 65 St. Martin, St. Barthelemy
8/22 1500 65 British Virgin Islands
TD9 9/9 0600 30 Cameron, LA, USA
GORDON 9/18 0300 60 Cedar Key, FL, USA
HELENE 9/20 1300 25 Cabo Corrientes, Pinar del Rio, Cuba
9/22 1000 45 Navarre, FL, USA
JOYCE 10/1 1000 35 Roxborough, Tobago
KEITH 10/3 0300 60 Ambergris Cay, Belize ##
10/5 1800 80 Lomas del Real, Tamaulipas, Mexico
MICHAEL 10/19 2300 80 Francois, Newfoundland, Canada
## A note about Keith's first landfall: Although the intensity at
official landfall was fairly weak, the storm stalled for 24+ hours just
miles off the coast of Belize as a CAT4 storm with 115kt winds. The
80kt winds at landfall is not representative of the damage and deaths he
caused.
New this past season was a Tropical Atlantic Satellite Sector
webpage I created (www.mcwar.org/gallery/tropics/sectors.html). Thanks
to all who tested it during the laborious construction phases. I know
it came in handy for me, and I received several kind comments from other
tropical enthusiasts during the past few months.
Hurricane Season 2001 begins June 1, the first names in the
lineup are Allison, Barry, and Chantal.
A ZIP file of tracking data for each storm (10 kb):
http://www.mcwar.org/gallery/tropics/stormtracks00.zip
A PostScript image of 2000 Atlantic storm tracks (2566 kb):
http://www.mcwar.org/gallery/tropics/atl_storm_plot_2000.ps
This Season Summary in Word format (39 kb):
http://www.mcwar.org/gallery/tropics/00_atltrop.doc
All of the above files (and more) can be found and downloaded from:
http://www.mcwar.org/gallery/tropics/tropics.html.
Brian
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=> FEMA -- FACT SHEET: WINTER DRIVING
The leading cause of death during winter storms is transportation accidents.
Preparing your vehicle
for the winter season and knowing how to react if stranded or lost on the
road are the keys to safe
winter driving.
BEFORE
Have a mechanic check the following items on your car.
Battery
Antifreeze
Wipers and windshield washer fluid
Ignition system
Thermostat
Lights
Flashing hazard lights
Exhaust system
Heater
Brakes
Defroster
Oil level (if necessary, replace existing oil with a winter grade oil or the
SAE 10w/30 weight variety)
Install good winter tires.
Make sure the tires have adequate tread. All-weather radials are usually
adequate for most winter
conditions. However, some jurisdictions require that to drive on their
roads, vehicles must be
equipped with chains or snow tires with studs.
Keep a windshield scraper and small broom for ice and snow removal.
Maintain at least a half tank of gas during the winter season.
Plan long trips carefully.
Listen to the radio or call the state highway patrol for the latest road
conditions. Always travel during
daylight and, if possible, take at least one other person.
If you must go out during a winter storm, use public transportation.
Dress warmly.
Wear layers of loose-fitting, layered, lightweight clothing.
Carry food and water.
Store a supply of high energy "munchies" and several bottles of water.
Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter
for more
information on winter driving.
Winter Car Kit
Keep these items in your car:
Flashlights with extra batteries
First aid kit with pocket knife
Necessary medications
Several blankets
Sleeping bags
Extra newspapers for insulation
Plastic bags (for sanitation)
Matches
Extra set of mittens, socks, and a wool cap
Rain gear and extra clothes
Small sack of sand for generating traction under wheels
Small shovel
Small tools (pliers, wrench, screwdriver)
Booster cables
Set of tire chains or traction mats
Cards, games, and puzzles
Brightly colored cloth to use as a flag
Canned fruit and nuts
Nonelectric can opener
Bottled water
DURING
IF TRAPPED IN CAR DURING A BLIZZARD
Stay in the car.
Do not leave the car to search for assistance unless help is visible within
100 yards. You may
become disoriented and lost is blowing and drifting snow.
Display a trouble sign.
Hang a brightly colored cloth on the radio antenna and raise the hood.
Occasionally run engine to keep warm.
Turn on the car's engine for about 10 minutes each hour. Run the heater when
the car is running.
Also, turn on the car's dome light when the car is running.
Beware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep the exhaust pipe clear of snow,
and open a downwind
window slightly for ventilation.
Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
Do minor exercises to keep up circulation.
Clap hands and move arms and legs occasionally. Try not to stay in one
position for too long. If
more than one person is in the car, take turns sleeping.
For warmth, huddle together.
Use newspapers, maps, and even the removable car mats for added insulation.
Avoid overexertion.
Cold weather puts an added strain on the heart. Unaccustomed exercise such
as shoveling snow or
pushing a car can bring on a heart attack or make other medical conditions
worse. Be aware of
symptoms of dehydration.
Wind Chill
"Wind chill" is a calculation of how cold it feels outside when the effects
of temperature and wind
speed are combined. A strong wind combined with a temperature of just below
freezing can have
the same effect as a still air temperature about 35 degrees colder.
Winter Storm Watches and Warnings
A winter storm watch indicates that severe winter weather may affect your
area. A winter storm
warning indicates that severe winter weather conditions are definitely on
the way.
A blizzard warning means that large amounts of falling or blowing snow and
sustained winds of at
least 35 miles per hour are expected for several hours.
Frostbite and Hypothermia
Frostbite is a severe reaction to cold exposure that can permanently damage
its victims. A loss of
feeling and a white or pale appearance in fingers, toes, or nose and ear
lobes are symptoms of
frostbite.
Hypothermia is a condition brought on when the body temperature drops to
less than 90 degrees
Fahrenheit. Symptoms of hypothermia include uncontrollable shivering, slow
speech, memory lapses,
frequent stumbling, drowsiness, and exhaustion.
If frostbite or hypothermia is suspected, begin warming the person slowly
and seek immediate
medical assistance. Warm the person's trunk first. Use your own body heat to
help. Arms and legs
should be warmed last because stimulation of the limbs can drive cold blood
toward the heart and
lead to heart failure.
Put person in dry clothing and wrap their entire body in a blanket.
Never give a frostbite or hypothermia victim something with caffeine in it
(like coffee or tea) or
alcohol. Caffeine, a stimulant, can cause the heart to beat faster and
hasten the effects the cold has
on the body. Alcohol, a depressant, can slow the heart and also hasten the
ill effects of cold body
temperatures.
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By Staff Sgt. Kathleen T. Rhem, USA
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2000 -- Dwindling anthrax vaccine
supplies are forcing DoD to further curb its plan to
vaccinate all service members against the disease.
Pentagon spokesman Ken Bacon said in a Nov. 30 DoD press
briefing that, effective immediately, service members in or
going to Korea will not be vaccinated. Remaining stocks of
the vaccine will be reserved for those heading to Southwest
Asia, he added.
"We want to conserve our supplies and still protect people
going to the highest threat areas," Bacon said. "We know
the Iraqis produced anthrax. We know they weaponized
anthrax. We believe (anthrax) is a clear and present threat
in Southwest Asia."
He called the continuation of the program in that region
prudent "given the fact that Saddam Hussein has used
chemical weapons in the past against Iran and against his
own Kurdish minority."
The only manufacturer of the anthrax vaccine, Bioport Corp.
of Michigan, has been unable to get Food and Drug
Administration approval since shutting down for an overhaul
in 1998. DoD has been vaccinating service members from
previously produced FDA-approved stockpiles.
DoD officials said the revised guidelines will conserve
about 12,500 doses of vaccine a month. Approximately 5,000
doses a month are administered to service members in
Southwest Asia. Bacon said officials expect the current
stocks to last until November 2001 "without tapping into
reserves we want to maintain."
He also said DoD expects Bioport to resume production of
FDA-approved vaccine by summer or fall 2001 and added DoD
is "making some progress with an alternate source" of the
vaccine.
Bacon noted this latest curtailment was planned in case
Bioport was unable to resume production by now. He called
it temporary "pending production of new supplies of FDA-
approved vaccine."
DoD is not backing off its plan to eventually vaccinate all
service members against the deadly biological agent, Bacon
stressed. "We continue to believe this vaccine is the best
protection against a biological threat that is 99 percent
lethal," he said.
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FIRES IN OREGON
Montana (US)
Several heat signatures are visible from fires burning in western Oregon.
These may be controlled
burns
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Northwest/FHSusOR334_N4.jpg
TROPICAL CYCLONE 03B
Bay of Bengal
Tropical cyclone 03B is moving off the southwest coast of India into the
Arabian Sea in this 10:30
UTC (4:00 PM local time) 11/30/2000 image.
03B has been moving in a westerly direction at 07 knots with maximum
sustained winds reduced to
30 knots, gusts to 40 knots and was
located near 11.4 N 76.6 E at 12:00 UTC.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/Bengal/TRCtc03B335_MT.jpg
TROPICAL STORM RUMBIA (33W)
W. Pacific
Tropical storm Rumbia is crossing the Philippines and was located north of
Mindanao near 10.3N
126.0E at 12:00 UTC 11/30/2000.
Rumbia has been moving in a west-northwesterly direction at 11 knots with
maximum sustained
winds estimated at 55 knots, gusts to 70 knots.
The storm is bringing heavy rain and high surf to the southern Philippines.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/W_Pacific/TRCrumbia335_GM.jpg
MODIS IMAGE (EOS AM-1 SATELLITE)
E. Atlantic
This is an early test image of the east coast of North America using
channels 4,5, and 6 of the
MODIS
(Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) instrumentation on the Terra
(EOS AM-1)
satellite.
MODIS will acquire data in 36 channels and will view the entire earth's
surface about every 2 days.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Unique/Other/UNImodis226_MD.jpg
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