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Hurricane Laura

The category 4 hurricane rapidly intensified over the warm Gulf of Mexico before making landfall along the Louisiana and Texas coasts.
Flooding, Blackouts in the Wake of Laura
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Flooding, Blackouts in the Wake of Laura

The storm surge and rainfall from the category 4 hurricane inundated parts of the Louisiana coast, while winds wiped out electric power to many.

Published Aug 31, 2020

Image of the Day Land Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing

Laura Makes Landfall
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Laura Makes Landfall

A satellite acquired this nighttime view of the storm two hours after landfall.

Published Aug 27, 2020

Atmosphere Land Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing

A Dangerous Storm Nears the Gulf Coast
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A Dangerous Storm Nears the Gulf Coast

Hurricane Laura is poised to cause an unusually large and damaging storm surge.

Published Aug 26, 2020

Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing

U.S. Gulf Coast Braces for Marco and Laura
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U.S. Gulf Coast Braces for Marco and Laura

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season continues to be unusually active.

Published Aug 24, 2020

Atmosphere Land Water Floods Severe Storms

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