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The science behind a storm surge
13 09 2008 Hurricane Ike, still forming in the Gulf of Mexico, caused floods near Surfside Beach, Texas September 12, 2008. Hurricane Ike closed in on the Texas coast on Friday, pushing a wall of water that weather officials warned could bring certain death to those who did not heed mandatory evacuation orders. As Hurricane Ike races toward Texas, it is pushing a mound of water in front of it that could inundate parts of the Gulf coast with up to 25 feet of water. The surge involves some incredible feats of physics, and in many hurricanes it’s the leading cause of death.
Big-bang brouhaha sets off big reaction
13 09 2008 Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Readers weigh in on the hopes and fears generated by the world's largest atom-smasher. Two words of advice: Don't panic!Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: Readers weigh in on the hopes and fears generated by the world's largest atom-smasher. Two words of advice: Don't panic!
Eight organisms that make you go 'eww'
12 09 2008 Mother Nature can be downright disturbing sometimes. From gut-spewing ocean dwellers to carcass-chomping creatures of the sky, here's a look at eight organisms that gross us out.
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