This is
what astronauts saw
from 250
miles above Category 4
Hurricane Matthew
Cameras aboard the International Space Station captured a unique view of powerful
Hurricane Matthew as it moved toward Haiti on Monday, packing sustained winds of 140
miles per hour.*
The storm threatens to unleash a disaster in Haiti, primarily due to its tremendous rainfall potential in a nation that has widespread deforestation.
This means that if, as is forecast, up to 40 or more inches of rain fall, deadly mudslides could result as hilly slopes give way.*
Cameras outside the space station captured dramatic views of major Hurricane Matthew as the orbital complex flew 250 miles above (speed x4)pic.twitter.com/nfAQuw2OQC
— Intl. Space Station (@Space_Station) October 3, 2016 Read more...
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