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Hurricane Irene
Satellite image of a large hurricane with a defined eye over the Gulf of Mexico, approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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What Is a Hurricane?
A hurricane is essentially a large tropical storm. 
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How Do Hurricanes Form?
We have questions about hurricane season. Britannica editor John Rafferty has answers.
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Can We Predict Natural Disasters?
Protecting against natural disasters requires a multipronged approach.
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Hurricane Irene
Satellite image of Hurricane Irene taken on August 26, 2011.
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Hurricane Irene: New York City
A tree downed by winds from Hurricane Irene on a fence surrounding the Brooklyn Botanic...
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