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Tornado threat increases as Gulf hurricanes get larger (w/ Video)

Tornadoes that occur from hurricanes moving inland from the Gulf Coast are increasing in frequency, according to researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This increase seems to reflect the increase ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Sep 08, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0




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Study gathers comprehensive wind info to improve renewable energy

Meteorological equipment typically used to monitor storms could help power grid operators know when to expect winds that will send turbine blades spinning, as well as help them avoid the sudden stress that ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Dec 20, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Balloons 'bombard' North Alabama landfill to collect data, improve tornado warnings

Three hot-air balloons dropped asphalt shingles, lumber, sticks, leaves and pine needles onto the Morgan County Landfill near here on Sunday so scientists at The University of Alabama in Huntsville could gather data needed ...

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created May 06, 2008 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New system helps aircraft avoid turbulence

A new turbulence detection system now being tested is successfully alerting pilots to patches of rough air as they fly through clouds. The system, designed by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) ...

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created Sep 06, 2007 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0


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