Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a giant storm located in the planet's southern hemisphere that is visible from Earth. It is a high-pressure region, about 22,000 kilometers across, that has been raging for over 350 years, and is therefore one of the most well-known features of Jupiter.
The storm is named "Great" because it is much larger than any storm on Earth, and "Red" because it appears reddish in color when viewed through a telescope. The color of the storm is thought to be caused by the presence of chemicals such as ammonia and methane in the atmosphere, which interact with sunlight to produce the reddish hue.
The Great Red Spot is not the only storm on Jupiter. The planet's atmosphere is incredibly turbulent, with many smaller storms and vortices. Some of these storms can be observed changing and merging over time, while others may last for only a few hours or days before dissipating.
Scientists continue to study Jupiter's storms and atmosphere to better understand the planet's weather patterns and the processes that drive them. In recent years, spacecraft such as the Juno mission have provided new insights into the planet's interior and atmosphere, including the composition and dynamics of the Great Red Spot.
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