Pounding rain and winds of over 150 miles per hour left a trail of devastation in the state of Paraná.
Tag: Wind
Analysis Finds Global Warming Made Hurricane Melissa More Damaging
Climate change enabled the storm to churn faster and grow more quickly, a rapid analysis found.
Hurricane Melissa Could Hit as One of Jamaica’s Strongest Storms Ever
Direct landfalls from big hurricanes are rare for Jamaica. Melissa could pummel the island as an “upper-end” Category 4 hurricane, forecasters said.
Block Island’s Wind Farm Had Unexpected Benefits
Offshore turbines let Block Island shut down soot-spewing, earsplitting diesel generators. There were other benefits, too.
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.