Storm-Fueling Current May Be Monster-Maker
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 16:07
in Earth & Climate
A small patch of warm, deep water known as the Loop Current may be the difference in determining whether Gustav becomes a monster storm, reminiscent of Katrina.
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