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Watch: Space Station Passes Over Hurricane Beryl, Revealing The Storm's Massive Size

The International Space Station (ISS) captured remarkable footage of Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 5 storm in the eastern Caribbean. Filmed from about 400 kilometers above Earth, the video shows the immense scale and intensity of this potentially catastrophic storm. Hurricane Beryl rapidly intensified to become the earliest Category 4 storm on record before strengthening […]

The International Space Station (ISS) captured remarkable footage of Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 5 storm in the eastern Caribbean. Filmed from about 400 kilometers above Earth, the video shows the immense scale and intensity of this potentially catastrophic storm.

Hurricane Beryl rapidly intensified to become the earliest Category 4 storm on record before strengthening to Category 5, with winds reaching up to 257 km/h. The storm’s eye was clearly visible from space, with NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick calling the view both “eerie” and exciting from a meteorological perspective.

Watch here the video of Hurricane Beryl seen from space:

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has labeled Hurricane Beryl as “potentially catastrophic,” with its trajectory threatening Jamaica and other Caribbean islands. As of Monday, the hurricane was about 840 miles (1,352 km) east-southeast of Kingston, Jamaica’s capital.

Scientists attribute Beryl’s unusually early and intense formation to climate change, noting that warmer North Atlantic temperatures have likely contributed to its rapid development. This underscores the increasing impact of global warming on extreme weather events.

The storm has already caused significant damage in the eastern Caribbean, downing power lines and flooding streets. Hurricane warnings are in effect for several islands, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines, with forecasts predicting up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain in some areas.

As Beryl continues its westward path, it is anticipated to bring life-threatening winds and storm surges to Jamaica later this week. The NHC forecasts rainfall amounts ranging from 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm), with potential accumulations up to 12 inches (31 cm) in some areas.

Satellite imagery and footage from the space station provide essential data for meteorologists and emergency responders, enabling more precise forecasts and better preparation for affected regions.

Hurricane Beryl underscores the critical role of space-based observations in comprehending and mitigating the impact of such powerful storms on vulnerable communities.

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