06. What is the big red spot on Jupiter made up of and how intense is it? How much of our Earth would the spot cover? (A K2S Question)

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The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is a giant storm of swirling clouds that has lasted for more than 300 years. This massive storm is about three times the diameter of the Earth. Galileo launched a probe that recorded winds of up to 400 miles per hour within the swirling storm. Currently, the Great Red Spot is only about half as large as it was 100 years ago. Scientists do not know how long the storm causing the Great Red Spot will continue.

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