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What is DANA, the strange weather phenomenon that has caused deadly flooding in Spain?With record-high Mediterranean temperatures and a year's worth of rain falling in mere hours, Spain has been devastated by the weather phenomenon known as DANA.
By María de los Ángeles Orfila Published
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What's the fastest recorded wind speed?Wind can whip up to surprising speeds, depending on if it's natural or human made.
By Hannah Loss Published
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Before and after satellite images show lakes appearing across Sahara after deluge of rain soaks desertLakes appearing in the Sahara desert captured in satellite images after a cyclone dumped a years' worth of rain on northern Africa in just a few days.
By Hannah Osborne Published
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Bizarre 'pet cloud' reappears above its favorite spot in New ZealandEarth from space A recent satellite image captured the reemergence of a unique, UFO-like cloud, known as the "Taieri Pet," which appears above New Zealand's South Island when conditions are just right.
By Harry Baker Published
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Conspiracy theory that Hurricane Milton was 'engineered' explained by psychologistsWhen faced with uncontrollable climate change, people often embrace conspiracy theories to regain a sense of control.
By Iwan Dinnick Published
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Hurricane Milton is tied for the fastest-forming Category 5 hurricane on record. It could become the new normal.Hurricane Milton captured by NASA's GOES-East satellite as it made landfall on Florida's west coast.
By Ben Turner Published
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Here's why storm surge during hurricanes can be so catastrophicHow destructive storm surge gets depends on both the hurricane and the shape of the land.
By Anthony C. Didlake Jr. Published
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How strong can hurricanes get?There's a theoretical limit to the maximum sustained wind speeds of hurricanes, but climate change may increase that "speed limit."
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Hurricane season 2024: How long it lasts and what to expectThis guide to the Atlantic hurricane season of 2024, includes predictions, tropical storm science, naming conventions and storm safety tips.
By Tia Ghose Last updated
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