NEAT PERSPECTIVE OF RECENT TROPICAL CYCLONE FANTALA! (credit: Earth)

DISCUSSION: In light of the recent passing of tropical cyclone Fantala, there has been a lot of initial work done with respect to studying the evolution and behavior of this intense tropical cyclone which rapidly strengthened off the coast of Madagascar (relatively close to the Eastern Africa).  Here is a fascinating view of this historic tropical cyclone by way of a satellite-derived 72-hour precipitation accumulation graphic!  Note the incredibly intense rainfall associated with this particular tropical cyclone!  Fortunately, it's land-based impacts were fairly minimal overall.  For more neat weather content from across Africa, be sure to click here!