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Piteraqs: Downslope wind storms in southeast Greenland

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...

10.05.2016 · Natural hazards / Storm
Helmholtz-Centre for Ocean Research Kiel
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Storm hazard in Germany

Storm hazard in Germany

How large is the hazard related to winter storms in Germany and how does climate change modify storm activity?

22.10.2014 · Natural hazards / Storm
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

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Tropical Cyclone: Hurricane "Sandy"

Tropical Cyclone: Hurricane "Sandy"

In October 2012 Hurricane "Sandy" caused a path of destruction in the Caribbean and along the U.S. East coast.

02.06.2014 · Natural hazards / Storm
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
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Devastating destruction caused by tornado in Moore

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.

20.05.2014 · Natural hazards / Storm
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

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