Hurricanes : Discovery News

GPS Tribute to Fallen Storm Chaser

Posted by Christina Reed Mon Feb 6, 2012 10:02 AM ET | 0

DNews and the storm chasing community mourns the tragic loss of Andy Gabrielson (1987-2012). Read more

Outlook Stormy For Hurricane Forecasters

Posted Wed Dec 14, 2011 04:11 PM ET | 0

Two long-term forecasters are finally abandoning their failed hurricane prediction efforts. Read more

Severe Weather Triggers Earthquakes

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Dec 12, 2011 08:30 AM ET | 0

Extreme weather events may set off quakes and recognizing those patterns may help us better forecast tremors. Read more

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Jet Packs Rule, Say Deep-Sea Astronauts

Posted Wed Oct 26, 2011 02:32 PM ET | 0

Sixty-five feet below the Atlantic, astronauts are simulating maneuvers around an asteroid. Read more

Farmer's Almanacs: Right as Rain or 3 Dollar Bills?

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Oct 24, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

Scientists predict spotty results from almanac forecasts so why do we love them so much? Read more

Crane Collapses at D.C. Cathedral: Big Pic

Posted Wed Sep 7, 2011 03:44 PM ET | 0

The 500-ton crane erected to repair damage to the landmark collapsed, but spared the cathedral further damage. Read more

FEMA Launches Disaster Preparedness App

Posted by Christina Ortiz Tue Sep 6, 2011 10:48 AM ET | 0

FEMA's app helps users prepare for imminent natural disasters, with or without service. Read more

Storm Tracker: Track Winter Storms

Posted Tue Sep 6, 2011 09:53 AM ET | 0

Track the latest storm developments, warnings, and alerts on the DNews Storm Tracker. Read more

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Flood Waters Taking Their Toll: Big Pic

Posted Wed Aug 31, 2011 02:21 PM ET | 0

Flooding from Hurricane Irene continues to affect towns across Vermont, New Jersey and upstate New York. Read more

Hurricane Katrina 6-Year Anniversary: Big Pic

Posted Mon Aug 29, 2011 01:04 PM ET | 0

Six years ago today, Hurricane Katrina made landfall and history by causing more damage than any other storm in the U.S. Read more

Irene: After the Storm: Photos

Posted Mon Aug 29, 2011 09:25 AM ET | 0

Hurricane Irene was not as intense as had been feared. But it did kill more than 20 people, flooded towns and cut power to 5 million homes. Read more

Hurricane Irene Churns the Hudson: Big Pic

Posted Sun Aug 28, 2011 04:05 PM ET | 0

As New York felt the early effects of Irene, the city's skyline turned gray and eerie. Read more

The Fastest Winds in a Hurricane

Posted by Christina Reed Sat Aug 27, 2011 07:21 PM ET | 0

The right hook for a northern hemisphere hurricane is the most dangerous, but the location varies depending on the path the hurricane is traveling. Read more