NASA Photo ID: STS049-100-068      File Name: 10065218.jpg
  Film Type: 70mm                    Date Taken: 05/16/92
  Title: Tropical Storm near Bermuda
  Description:
  This unnamed tropical storm near Bermuda (26.5N, 59.5W) was the result of a 
  strong mid-latitude low pressure system that formed over the Gulf Stream
  near  Cape Hatteras.  It rapidly developed into a spiral gyre with internal
  wind  speeds of up to 50 knots and whipped up the sea surface with swells
  of 15 to  20 feet creating dangerous boating conditions.  These
  sub-hurricane storms  are frequent occurances in this region during the
  fall, winter and spring.                    
  Subject terms:
  ATLANTIC OCEAN                          
  CLOUDS                                  
  EARTH LIMB                              
  EARTH OBSERVATIONS (FROM SPACE)         
  OCEANS                                  
  STORMS                                  
  STS-49                                  
  TROPICAL STORMS
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