Storm chasing on the ground has become more popular among the general public in the past 25 years, thanks in part to the popularity of the 1996 movie “Twister.” But above the ground, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters have been taking high-tech looks into tropical systems since the mid-1970s.
They play an important role in advancing science and saving lives. While satellites can track the movement of hurricanes, Hurricane Hunters allow scientists to...
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