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Jupiter's Great Red Spot Is Shrinking

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the like-my-will-to-live dept.

cjstaples noted a CNN story proclaiming that Jupiter's signature red spot is shrinking. Over a 10 year study, the giant storm lost just over half a kilometer per day for a total loss of about 15%. Scientists know about shrinkage, right?

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  1. Re:Red spot shrinking? by pitchpipe · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Perfect time to send some spam to Jupiter.

    You're one sick Mo'Fo' if spam helps you grow.

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  2. Re:That's strange. by mkiwi · · Score: 0, Redundant

    No, I think it's related to global warming! :-)

  3. Obligatory USSR by imikem · · Score: 0, Redundant

    In Soviet Russia, Great Red Spot shrinks you!

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