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NASA's sensors on the International Space Station detected a previously unknown atmospheric phenomenon, called atmospheric waves, at 55 miles above Earth during Hurricane Helene, revealing new insights into how severe storms can influence the upper atmosphere and potentially impact satellite operations.
NASA's instruments on the International Space Station detected unknown atmospheric waves in the mesosphere, caused by Hurricane Helene, revealing new insights into how severe weather impacts Earth's upper atmosphere and potentially affecting satellite operations.
NASA's ISS-based Atmospheric Waves Experiment detected gravity waves in the mesosphere caused by Hurricane Helene, revealing how surface weather impacts upper atmospheric conditions and affecting satellite operations and space weather understanding.
Despite significant damage from Hurricane Helene, North Carolina's Christmas tree industry is recovering with optimistic sales and ongoing rebuilding efforts, highlighting resilience and long-term investment in the region's agriculture.
Greg Biffle, a renowned NASCAR driver and humanitarian known for his heroic aid during Hurricane Helene, tragically died in a small jet crash at age 55, leaving a legacy of racing success and selfless community service.
NASA's ISS detected unseen atmospheric waves in the mesosphere during Hurricane Helene, revealing a new connection between hurricanes and upper atmospheric dynamics, which has implications for space weather and satellite operations.
A North Carolina program providing food, housing, and transportation support to fragile Medicaid recipients has been discontinued a year after Hurricane Helene, leaving vulnerable residents like Krista Shalda and Kellie Prince without crucial aid that helped them maintain health and stability.
A ProPublica investigation reveals disparities and challenges in FEMA aid distribution following Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, highlighting income-based inequalities, bureaucratic hurdles, and FEMA's staffing and system issues that hinder equitable disaster recovery.
A year after Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, the city is hoping for a strong fall tourist season to help revive its struggling hospitality sector, which has faced significant losses, closures, and workforce challenges due to the storm's destruction and ongoing economic headwinds.
After Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in the southeastern U.S., resident John Saunby salvaged debris from the storm to build a new home, incorporating unique materials like Black Locust bark siding and tree trunks, with help from his partner Jenny Kimmel, turning storm rubble into a symbol of resilience and creativity.
A rural Tennessee hospital, heavily damaged by Hurricane Helene, faces potential closure due to recent federal law cuts to healthcare funding, threatening the future of healthcare services in the community. Despite efforts to rebuild, legislative changes to provider taxes and Medicaid funding could lead to hospital closures, prompting local and national political debates about support for rural healthcare.
The article discusses the aftermath of severe floods in Central Texas, which have resulted in over 100 deaths, and raises three key questions about the response and recovery efforts, drawing parallels to past political debates over disaster management.
Heavy rain, flooding, and a rock slide have closed a section of I-40 in the Great Smoky Mountains, causing ongoing disruptions and requiring long-term repairs to stabilize the damaged highway, with no reopening timeline specified.
The International Space Station, using NASA's Atmospheric Wave Instrument (AWE), detected atmospheric waves 55 miles above Earth during Hurricane Helene's impact on Florida. These waves, invisible from the ground, highlight how severe weather can affect the mesosphere, a high atmospheric layer. Such disturbances can influence satellite operations by altering air density, underscoring the interconnectedness of Earth's weather and space conditions. This discovery aids in understanding atmospheric dynamics and improving satellite resilience.
A nationwide shortage of intravenous (IV) fluids, exacerbated by Hurricane Helene's impact on Baxter International's North Carolina facility, is forcing hospitals to adopt new conservation strategies. With production halted and rationing in place, hospitals are reducing IV fluid usage by 55% and exploring alternatives like push medications. Health officials are also re-evaluating patient hydration needs to manage the crisis, which may persist through 2024. The shortage highlights the need for innovative approaches to patient care and resource management.