Hurricane Ian

The second major hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season left a path of destruction across Cuba and Florida.
Watercolor Seas in the Wake of Hurricane Ian
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Watercolor Seas in the Wake of Hurricane Ian

Storm-stirred sediment produced colorful swirls along the western coast of Florida.

Published Oct 4, 2022

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Power Outages after Hurricane Ian
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Power Outages after Hurricane Ian

Several cities on the west coast of Florida lost much of their electric power for days after the storm.

Published Oct 3, 2022

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Staring Into Ian’s Eye
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Staring Into Ian’s Eye

NASA scientists are studying the latest satellite imagery of the storm and analyzing the forces that made the storm so catastrophic.

Published Sep 30, 2022

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Hurricane Ian Reaches Florida
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Hurricane Ian Reaches Florida

After damaging parts of Cuba and leaving the country dark, more destruction was expected as the powerful hurricane reached Florida’s western coast.

Published Sep 28, 2022

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Fuel for Ian, Cool from Fiona
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Fuel for Ian, Cool from Fiona

Warm seas provide fuel for extreme storms, and can then be cooled by them.

Published Sep 27, 2022

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Hurricane Ian Enters the Gulf of Mexico
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Hurricane Ian Enters the Gulf of Mexico

After making landfall in Cuba, the category 3 storm entered the Gulf of Mexico and appeared headed toward the west coast of Florida.

Published Sep 27, 2022

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