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![Astronaut Bob Hines captured this image of Hurricane Ian's massive eye on Sept. 28 while aboard the International Space Station.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcZ3CK9z8aMYJ5Jj3z7fM-320-80.jpg)
Peer into Hurricane Ian’s 'eye' in this photo that an astronaut snapped from space
By Elizabeth Howell published
An International Space Station astronaut photographed Hurricane Ian as the powerful storm battered Florida. NASA, SpaceX and others have postponed launches from the Space Coast.
![Palm trees in wind](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QnWsTDGnugF3vhpwYKh9EH-320-80.jpg)
How do palm trees withstand hurricanes?
By Laura Geggel last updated
Trees generally snap, or at least lose a few branches, when faced with hurricane-strength winds. Not palm trees. These staples of the tropics typically bend during gusty weather.
![satellite photo shows hurricane ian as it moves towards cuba in the Caribbean Sea east of Belize](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kYKp9JASDPyPJuUQdJxeJ9-320-80.jpg)
Hurricane Ian stayed strong after smashing into Cuba. Why?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
How did Hurricane Ian remain so monstrous even after hitting Cuba?
![satellite image of hurricane ian as its eye moved off of cuba and into the gulf of mexico](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x8tqCABMkdjPMjFrNFFVFM-320-80.jpg)
Hurricane Ian to unleash 'life-threatening' flooding in Florida as Category 4 storm
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Hurricane Ian will make landfall in Florida on Sept. 28.
![A graphic shows hurricane ian's current position south of cuba, and traces its projected path over western cuba and to the west florida coast](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qtSzevL45z9GkeZcgeG73X-320-80.png)
Hurricane Ian to reach Category 3 before hitting Cuba, turning toward West Florida
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Hurricane Ian is approaching Cuba and the western Florida coast.
![A home destroyed by Hurricane Katrina seen on Jan. 7, 2006, in New Orleans, Louisiana.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ygzjAmV3VP42aqvn59EoC9-320-80.jpg)
Which hurricane caused the most damage?
By Michael Dhar published
Hurricane Katrina was the most expensive hurricane in history, while a 1780 storm killed the most people of any hurricane.
![Nanmadol, seen here on Sept. 18, is one of the strongest typhoons to ever make landfall in Japan.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YzUMAbYGpnqtYucKw9Jg6Q-320-80.jpg)
9 million told to evacuate after super typhoon Nanmadol slams southern Japan, heads toward Tokyo
By Mindy Weisberger published
Tens of thousands of people in Japan have already sought shelter from powerful storm Nanmadol, which could be the most destructive in decades.
![A 48-hour timelapse of images captured by NOAA satellites GOES-17 and GOES-West show the remnants of Typhoon Merbok moving into the Bering Sea, from Sept. 15 to Sept. 17.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ubh2ZkJeRUuRenp5gcjW24-320-80.gif)
Devastating floods from Typhoon Merbok soak coastal Alaska
By Stephanie Pappas published
Coastal Alaska is recovering after a weekend of brutal flooding caused by the remnants of Typhoon Merbok.
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