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Hurricane Isabel, 17th September 2003
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Hurricane Isabel, 17th September 2003
Hurricane Isabel approaching the east coast of the USA on 17th September 2003. At upper right is the hook-shaped Cape Cod peninsula, with the Florida peninsula at lower left. The shallow seas (light blue) around the Bahamas in the Caribbean Sea are at bottom left. Isabel was classified as a type 5 hurricane, the strongest, but had weakened slightly by the 17th September. Hurricanes are enormous rotating storm systems in which winds can reach over 240 kilometres per hour. They can cause immense damage if they hit built-up areas, but lose energy quickly once over land. This image was taken by Aqua satellite
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This print captures the sheer power and magnitude of Hurricane Isabel as it approached the east coast of the United States on September 17th, 2003. The image showcases the immense spiral cloud structure of this type 5 hurricane, which was classified as the strongest category at that time. In this breathtaking view from space, we can see the hook-shaped Cape Cod peninsula in upper right and the Florida peninsula in lower left. The shallow seas around the Bahamas in the Caribbean Sea are also visible at bottom left. These regions were all under threat as Isabel made its way towards land. Hurricanes like Isabel are colossal rotating storm systems with winds exceeding a staggering 240 kilometers per hour. Their potential for destruction is immense when they make landfall in populated areas; however, their energy dissipates rapidly once over land. The Aqua satellite captured this awe-inspiring image, providing invaluable data for meteorological forecasting and severe storm monitoring. It serves as a reminder of nature's raw power and our need to understand and prepare for extreme weather events. As we gaze upon this photograph, let us appreciate both its scientific significance and artistic beauty while recognizing that hurricanes like Isabel have profound impacts on communities along America's eastern seaboard and islands throughout the Caribbean Sea.
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