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Current Event May 10, 2023

Hurricane Hunters


What does a hurricane look like from the air? Hurricane hunters are among the few people that know first-hand. They are the folks who fly into hurricanes to gather important data that help people make potentially life-saving decisions. Listen to learn about the work of hurricane hunters, what it is like to fly into a hurricane, and how doing so gives a unique view of a hurricane’s power and the damage it can cause.

Technology Weather and Climate Earth Systems

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AIR DATE: 09/30/2022