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Inside the Hurricane Eye: Structure, Conditions, and Behavior

The hurricane eye is the relatively calm center of a tropical cyclone, surrounded by the most intense winds and heaviest rain. Understanding the eye helps forecasters assess sto...

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What a Derecho Is: Definition, How It Forms, and Notable Events

A derecho is a widespread, long-lived windstorm associated with a band of severe thunderstorms. Unlike tornadoes, which focus damage in narrow paths, derechos produce straight-l...

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