hurricanes

Earth from space: 3 hurricanes form a perfect line before crashing into land

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A nighttime satellite photo showing three hurricanes in a line

Quick Facts Where is it? North Atlantic Ocean. What is in the picture? Hurricanes Katia, Irma and Jose in a near perfect line. Which satellite took the photo? Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP). When was this photo taken? September 8, 2017. In this 2017 satellite image, three hurricanes — including one of the most … Read more

How bad will hurricanes get? Scientists search for answers in the mud.

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CAMPBELL LAKE, Fla. – Emily Elliott searched the water for something valuable. Elliott, a University of Alabama scientist who studies ancient hurricanes, came to this Gulf Coast lake sediment that could unlock the secrets of violent storms from the past – and provide a glimpse of future storms as Earth’s climate warms. Aboard a small … Read more