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Earth: Behind The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale
Hurricanes played a big part in Robert Simpson's life, which is why his name is on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. James Williams gets the details.
Added: Oct 14, 2008
Views: 17342 Views
Runtime: 02:31
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