NTB plume#2 inminent encounter with wake plume#3 by A.Sanchez-Lavega |
The collision of P2 with the remaining features of the wake of P3 is imminent, scheduled for Saturday 26 (attached plot). Plume P2 is showing signs of exhaustion (less brightness) so it is interesting to know if its extinction will be quick or more gradual due to the weakening of the wake of P3. The methane and UV images will help to study the evolution of the phenomenon at cloud-tops. [Agustin Sanchez-Lavega:Bilbao Spain]
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