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There’s a Hurricane A-comin’: A View from Space
There’s a Hurricane A-comin’: A View from Space

There’s a Hurricane A-comin’: A View from Space

There’s a Hurricane A-comin’: A View from Space

The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season has seen several hurricanes in a row during the months of August, September, and October. Follow along with this video to see satellite imagery of hurricanes and tropical storms during this time period. 

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Land Resources, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, National Land Imaging Program, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Communications and Publishing, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Jose, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Nate, Hurricanes

There’s a Hurricane A-comin’: A View from Space

There’s a Hurricane A-comin’: A View from Space

The 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season has seen several hurricanes in a row during the months of August, September, and October. Follow along with this video to see satellite imagery of hurricanes and tropical storms during this time period. 

By
Land Resources, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, National Land Imaging Program, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Communications and Publishing, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Jose, Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Nate, Hurricanes
USGS Hurricane Preparedness
USGS Hurricane Preparedness

USGS Hurricane Preparedness

USGS Hurricane Preparedness

Before a hurricane, USGS Scientists undertake a data collection effort of a grand scale. They install a temporary mobile network of sensors along the coasts to collect additional data on the intensity of storm surge, one of the most dangerous elements of a hurricane.

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Natural Hazards, Water Resources, Emergency Management, Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Arizona Water Science Center, Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC), Communications and Publishing

USGS Hurricane Preparedness

USGS Hurricane Preparedness

Before a hurricane, USGS Scientists undertake a data collection effort of a grand scale. They install a temporary mobile network of sensors along the coasts to collect additional data on the intensity of storm surge, one of the most dangerous elements of a hurricane.

By
Natural Hazards, Water Resources, Emergency Management, Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Arizona Water Science Center, Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center (CFWSC), Communications and Publishing