Tropical Cyclone Cristina From Space

This gorgeous picture (and yes, you want to see it in all its jaw-dropping full-resolution glory) shows tropical cyclone Cristina, a massive storm off the coast of Mexico. It formed in early June 2014 and grew incredibly rapidly. When this image was taken by the Aqua satellite on June 12, Cristina's 240 kph (150 mph) winds made it the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane. For the first time on record, two Category 4-equivalent storms have formed in the North Pacific basin before July (the first ...