meteorology
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Astronauts Caught A Terrifying Glimpse Of Hurricane Harvey Barreling Toward Texas
As Hurricane Harvey barrels toward southwest Texas, astronauts on the International Space Station caught a glimpse of the monster cyclone from a safe viewing distance of 400km above the Earth. Honestly, you don’t want to get much closer.
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The Southwest US Is About To Get Torched By A Brutal Heat Wave
Yikes, is it ever gonna be hot in the western United States this week. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Arizona, Nevada and parts of California, where temperatures are expected to reach as high as 50C. State and local officials are asking people to take the necessary precautions.
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El Niño Could Be Ready To Party Again As Soon As This Spring
Remember the halcyon days of 2016, when we were bidding adieu to El Niño and recovering from the death of Harambe? Well, the beloved gorilla may have departed this world for good, but El Niño will return. It always does.
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Tropical Cyclone Debbie Looked Massive And Furious From The Space Station
Video: Although tropical cyclone Debbie, yesterday a Category 4 beast, has now been downgraded to a tropical storm carrying a severe weather warning, this footage of the cyclone at near peak intensity captured from the International Space Station shows that this doesn’t mean Australians should take it lightly.