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An illustration of hurricane storm surge

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Hurricane Storm Surge

June 2018

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The formation of a hurricane is complicated, but basically, it depends on three factors. First, you need warm water, at least 80 degrees. The second ingredient is moist air. And finally, there needs to be converging winds for a hurricane to

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Where Do Hurricanes Get Their Strength?

August 2017

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Thumbnail of Earth focused on Indonesia.

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Tsunami Science

July 2017

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A real-time monitoring system helps to forecast and track tsunamis before they reach shore, giving people a chance to move to higher ground.

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Tracking Tsunamis

January 2011

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NOAA satellite image of four tropical storms in the Atlantic Ocean basin on 9/8/2011

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NASA Spots Four Tropical Storms in Atlantic Basin on Sept 8, 2011

September 2011