An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.
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Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says
An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.
Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit China
Beijing residents were told to stay home, tourist sites were closed and thousands of flights were canceled across the country.
Tropical Cyclone Zelia Makes Landfall in Northwest Australia
The storm’s winds equaled those of a Category 4 hurricane, and residents were told to stay indoors to shelter from destructive winds and flooding.
Storm Bert Batters UK With Rain and Fierce Winds, Killing at Least 3
Torrential rain doused most of the country, stymying travel and leading to flooding, landslides, fallen trees and power outages.
What Flying in a Wind Tunnel Reveals About Birds
Some birds migrate thousands of miles every autumn. How exactly do they manage it? Scientists built a flight chamber to find out.
The Forecast: 832 Degrees in Brazil? Weather App Glitch Sends Extreme Weather to New Heights
No, it will not actually reach 832 degrees in Brazil’s capital this weekend.
Taiwan Closes Schools and Workplaces as Typhoon Krathon Nears
The storm has already injured 46 people and forced thousands of evacuations, the authorities said, warning that torrential rain could cause landslides and flooding.
Typhoon Krathon Nears Taiwan After Lashing the Philippines
The storm is expected to bring torrential rain this week to Taiwan’s south, including Kaohsiung, the island’s third-largest city.
Super Typhoon Yagi Makes Landfall in Vietnam After Pounding Southern China
At least four people died and thousands were evacuated after Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit northern Vietnam, brought powerful winds and torrential rains.