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Cyclone Debbie captured in satellite images from space

Updated March 28, 2017 11:42:12

Cyclone Debbie as seen from the International Space Station Video: Cyclone Debbie as seen from the International Space Station (ABC News)
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International Space Station astronauts and NASA have captured incredible images of the size and fury of Cyclone Debbie off the coast of north Queensland.

On March 24 NASA captured Debbie in its early stages

Cyclone Debbie seen from space forming off the coast Photo: NASA captured the early stages of Tropical Cyclone Debbie, seen forming here on the 24th of March. (NASA)

On March 26 it was seen looming at sea

Satellite image of Debbie tracking toward the coast Photo: Cyclone Debbie tracks towards the North Queensland coast. (Japan Meteorological Agency)

External Link: @himawari8bot: 2017-03-27 (Night descends on Cyclone Debbie)

Last night the cyclone intensified

Satellite image of cyclone Debbie tracking toward the coast Photo: NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the storm overnight, as its impacts began to be felt along the east coast. (NASA)

Satellite Immage of Cyclone Debbie Photo: The Japan Meteorological Agency captured Cyclone Debbie when she was an estimated 12-hours from making landfall. (Japan Meteorological Agency)

And it was seen closing in on the coast this morning

Cyclone Debbie edges closer to the mainland, satellite image Photo: Cyclone Debbie edges closer to the mainland, captured by Himiwari at 8:20am AEST (Bureau of Meteorology)

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First posted March 28, 2017 08:43:37

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