Offshore turbines let Block Island shut down soot-spewing, earsplitting diesel generators. There were other benefits, too.
Tag: Wind
Into the Sands of Time: Exploring Egypt’s White and Black Deserts
Led by a guide and driver, a photojournalist embarked on a three-day, two-night excursion that took her deep into one of the country’s lesser-known wonders.
Greece Wildfire Forces Evacuation of 1,500 People From Island of Crete
Most of those fleeing the blaze were tourists. Firefighters struggled against heavy winds to bring the flames under control.
Bayesian Superyacht Carrying Mike Lynch 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.
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.