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Jupiter s Great Red Spot is a storm larger than Earth.

Why it is true

The Great Red Spot is a giant anticyclone in Jupiter's atmosphere, observed for over 350 years. With a diameter that was once greater than 40,000 kilometres, it is currently larger than Earth's diameter. It is a persistent and violent storm.

Source: NASA

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