Jim W. Harper

Scientific American

Articles by: Jim W. Harper

Aboard the International Space Station, an Expedition 28 crew member captured views of intensifying Hurricane Irene from an altitude of 225 miles at 3:33 p.m. EDT on Aug. 22, 2011, as the tropical system passed to the north of Hispaniola.

Are Category 6 Hurricanes Coming Soon?

By Jim W. Harper published

With hurricanes expected to become more severe, scientists say we may need a new category.