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Cosmic muons probe the interiors of tropical cyclones

18 Oct 2022
Muon image of a tropical cyclone
Peering inside: the image on the right shows the interior of a cyclone. The redder areas are regions of lower pressure, and the greener areas are higher pressure. (Courtesy: Hiroyuki KM Tanaka)
Cosmic muons have been used to image structures deep within tropical storms, according to an interna

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