I read an interesting article in MSNBC.com today. The article said scientists have discovered a giant cyclone swirling on Saturn’s north pole, truly massive cyclones, hundreds of times stronger than the most giant hurricanes on Earth.

The new images, taken in infrared light, reveal for the first time a massive cyclone churning at the north pole. Researchers think the storms are powered by heat released from condensing water in thunderstorms deep down in the atmosphere, similar to the way condensing water in clouds on Earth powers hurricane vortices,

But unlike Earth’s hurricanes, which stem from the ocean’s heat and water, Saturn’s cyclones have no body of water at their bases. The storms on that planet are locked to Saturn’s poles, whereas terrestrial hurricanes drift across the ocean.

Quite interesting to read.