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How Did Hurricane Harvey Become So Powerful, So Quickly?

How Did Hurricane Harvey Become So Powerful, So Quickly?

August 25, 2017
Climate   Extreme Weather  

Over the past day and a half, Hurricane Harvey’s winds have quickened from about 35 to 109 miles per hour. Columbia University researchers explain what’s driving this massive power-up.

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