Pacific storms showed the reach of offshore impacts
Landfall and damaging effects are different questions.
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In this lesson: Interpret concession and identify NASA’s response support.
Grammar in this story: Contrast with while
while Nolo passed near Hawaii without making landfall
“While” contrasts the two storm tracks; it does not say they had identical effects.
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Explain why a historical “no landfall” report is neither a no-impact statement nor a current all-clear.
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Nolo remained offshore but its rain caused reported flooding and landslides. The account describes September events, so it cannot establish current local safety conditions.
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