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Storm Produces Upper-Atmosphere Ripples

Satellite observations reveal effects beyond the clouds.

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Source: NASA Earth Observatory, 2026-10-14.

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  1. Housing represents 43 percent of reported direct economic disaster losses.
  2. New satellite reporting puts this winter's peak third-lowest on record.
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