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Super Hurricanes: Inside Monster Storms

2017PGdocumentary

Science Channel presents an analysis of the factors contributing to the increasing intensity of hurricanes, featuring insights from meteorologists and scientists.

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Science Channel presents an analysis of the factors contributing to the increasing intensity of hurricanes, featuring insights from meteorologists and scientists.

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On the heels of two of the most devastating hurricanes in recent memory, Science Channel takes an in-depth look at the reasons why these massive storms continue to get bigger and stronger. Featuring interviews with leading meteorologists, scientists, and engineers, who examine the basic science of hurricanes.

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