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Hurricanes hurt humans and marine life.
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Hurricanes and Marine Life

When hurricanes blow through an area, they don’t just have an impact on humans....
A satellite image of Hurricane Sandy as it passed over Cuba and Jamaica on October 25, 2012.
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Hurricane Sandy "Frankenstorm" Over Cuba

What do you get when you mix together a hurricane, the remnants of a wintry...
A wave curls near the shore.
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The Importance of a Wave

Large waves are a draw for surfers, scientists and spectators alike to locations...
Aerial image of Hurricane Bill
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The Ingredients for a Hurricane

I became interested in weather phenomena when I took physics in high school. At the...
October 2010
Carrie Bow Cay field station sits in the blue and turquoise waters of Belize.

Tracking volcanic rock to the shores of Belize

Mangrove Mystery – Where Did All the Pumice Come From? For years, scientists...
August 2012
Hurricane Katrina
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Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones

What’s the difference between a hurricane, a typhoon and a cyclone? The short...
April 2018

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