In August 2006, Hurricane John emerged in the eastern Pacific Ocean, posing a significant threat to coastal areas, particularly Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. The powerful storm brought destructive winds and heavy rainfall as it neared land, prompting widespread concern and precautionary measures. The first image captures the storm's approach along the south coasts of Baja California. The second image depicts Hurricane John striking Mexico's coast, with highlighted red coastlines for clarity.

• Image 1: Product: MERIS_RR_1P (1200 metre resolution), Satellite: Envisat, Instrument: Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometre (MERIS), Acqusition Date: 17:16:49 - 01 Sep 2006, Orbit: 23556, Orbit direction: Descending, Band combination: 11, 14, 3 (RGB)
• Image 2: Product: MERIS_RR_1P (1200 metre resolution), Satellite: Envisat, Instrument: Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometre (MERIS), Acqusition Date: 30 Aug 2006, Orbit: 23527, Orbit direction: Descending, Band combination: 11, 14, 3 (RGB)