What causes a hurricane?
Article Toolsin charge of this amazing task is the "53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, a component of the 403rd Wing located at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss. This is a one-of-a-kind organization. It is the only unit in the world flying hurricanes on a routine basis" (United States Air Force Reserve Fact Sheet).
While hurricanes will cease to threaten the United States; hurricane hunters, forecasters, and meteorologists alike will cease to charge on in the predicting and tracking of these marvelous and dangerous weather formations. However, looking back over the years at technology then and now you can see the production of more lives saved and better warning systems. Today we are witnesses to history that is both beautiful and terrible. Knowing there are people out there trying to make world a safer place can give us that much more peace of mind.
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