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HURRICANES
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NEWS
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'Space Hurricane': Huge Solar Storm Is Pounding Earth Now
(SPACE.com)
SPACE.com - A wave of charged particles from an intense solar storm is pummeling the Earth right now, which may trigger stunning aurora displays and cause minor disruptions to satellites over the next two days, NASA scientists say.
Hurricane Rina Strengthens to Category 2, on Way to Yucatan
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - Hurricane Rina had gained enough strength and momentum today to have grown into a Category 2 storm, officials say. The storm has a maximum wind speed of some 105 mph.
Sediment Run-off at Record Levels into the Chesapeake Bay, by the Numbers
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - It seems Tropical Storm Lee has caused greater damage to the Chesapeake Bay than originally suspected. The Conowingo Dam, near Darlington, Md., and on the Susquehanna River allowed 4 million tons of sediment to get through the gates, bringing four times the amount normally spilled into the Bay in only four days.
Hurricane center chief to retire June 1
(AP)
 AP - National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read, who took over the forecasting agency during a time of turmoil and leaves it much calmer, announced Saturday he will retire effective June 1.
Cruising During Hurricane Season -- to Insure or Not?
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - With Hurricane Hilary churning off the coast of Baja California and tropical storm Philippe causing chaos in the Caribbean, I caught up with Travelzoo Senior Editor Gabe Saglie to ask him about cruising during hurricane season.
Irene flooding left Vt. home on unexpected island
(AP)
 AP - June Tierney and Kellie Burke never envisioned island living in the Vermont woods, but Tropical Storm Irene had other ideas.
Florida's Gulf Coast Gets Small Reminder that Hurricane Season is Close
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - SARASOTA, Fla. -- A small reminder of hurricane season for the Gulf coast residents came early this week. In the early morning hours of Monday, the rain started trickling down. By midmorning, the rain became a small reminder to be prepared for Florida's hurricane season bringing downpour and thunderstorms in the typically dry season.
FEMA has plan to waive debts of disaster victims
(AP)
AP - The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Wednesday that it is rolling out a plan to waive debts for many victims of Hurricane Katrina and other disasters who may have mistakenly received millions of dollars in aid.
Prosecutors plan retrial in Katrina shootings cover-up case
(Reuters)
Reuters - Federal prosecutors plan to seek a retrial for a retired New Orleans police detective accused of conspiring to cover up wrongdoing in police killings in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a spokeswoman said on Saturday.
Hurricane Irene Wails on Collegeville, Pa.
(ContributorNetwork)
ContributorNetwork - FIRST PERSON | COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. -- Hurricane Irene is doing her best to keep this resident wet and windblown.
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