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Piteraqs: Downslope wind storms in southeast Greenland
During piteraqs, wind gusts can reach over 300 km/h and temperatures can fall below -20°C. Thus, piteraqs represent a significant hazard for the local...
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Storm hazard in Germany
How large is the hazard related to winter storms in Germany and how does climate change modify storm activity?
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Tropical Cyclone: Hurricane "Sandy"
In October 2012 Hurricane "Sandy" caused a path of destruction in the Caribbean and along the U.S. East coast.
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Devastating destruction caused by tornado in Moore
On May 20, 2013 a tornado of the highest category EF5 hit the small town of Moore in the American state of Oklahoma.