Otis went from tropical storm to major hurricane in a matter of hours before barreling into Mexico’s Pacific Coast as a category 5 storm.
Published Oct 25, 2023
A research team has found that 40 to 60 percent of the tall trees surveyed on the island either lost large branches, were snapped in half, or were uprooted by strong winds from Hurricane Maria.
Published Feb 1, 2019Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Remote Sensing
Forests are on the path to recovery even as many roof repairs remain undone.
Published Sep 26, 2018Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Life Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
Twenty years ago, one of the most intense hurricanes on record tore through southern Florida.
Published Aug 24, 2012
Hurricane Lester moved west-northwest toward Hawaii.
Published Sep 2, 2016
This image shows Hurricane Earl north of Puerto Rico on August 31, 2010.
Published Sep 1, 2010
Bands of heavy rain circled the center of Hurricane Ida on November 8, when the storm was passing through the Yucatan Channel, but as the storm headed northward into the Gulf of Mexico on November 9, the rainfall bands became less organized.
Published Nov 9, 2009
Hurricane Bill was a large Category 4 storm when this image was captured on August 19, 2009.
Published Aug 19, 2009
After slamming the Bahamas, the storm will approach Florida first in the coming days.
Published Sep 3, 2019
Acquired September 13, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Igor, a Category 4 hurricane, over the Atlantic Ocean.
Published Sep 13, 2010
Acquired August 27, 2010, this natural-color image shows Hurricane Danielle over the Atlantic Ocean.
Published Aug 27, 2010
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