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Animation of Precipitation Rates in the South Pacific. Notice the consistent frontal bands as they travel eastward across the southern Pacific Ocean.

Animation of precipitation rates as three Hurricanes (Genevieve, Iselle, and Julio) threaten the Hawaiian Islands, eventually making landfall.

Animation showing precipitation rates resulting from Cyclone Halong as it makes landfall over Japan.

Animation of precipitation rates across India and surrounding countries. Notice the heavy rains throughout the Ghats Mountain range which resulted in devastating landslides along India's west coast.