meteorology
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Puerto Rico Prepares For The Worst As Category 5 Hurricane Maria Draws Near
A mere two weeks after Hurricane Irma barrelled through the Caribbean, there’s yet another Category 5 hurricane that’s wreaking havoc in the region. After inflicting “widespread devastation” to the island of Dominica, Hurricane Maria is now making a beeline towards the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
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There Are Now Officially Three Hurricanes Churning In The Atlantic
As the strongest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history continues to wreak havoc in the Caribbean, two more threats have emerged in the form of hurricanes Jose and Katia. Though it’s unusual for three hurricanes to be active in the Atlantic basin at the same time, it isn’t without precedent.
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Another Major Hurricane Is Brewing In The East Atlantic
As the Gulf Coast continues to cope with the aftermath of Harvey, a new threat has emerged in the east Atlantic. Dubbed Irma, this latest storm erupted into a Category 3 hurricane yesterday — and it’s still gaining steam.
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Hurricane Harvey Floods, Thrashes Southeast Texas After Making Landfall
Hurricane Harvey smashed into the Texas Gulf Coast on Friday night and Saturday morning after being elevated to Category 4 status, wiping out buildings with 209km/h winds and a 3.66m storm surge.