Hurricane Idalia struck the coast of Florida yesterday, unleashing heavy rain, strong surf, and winds reaching speeds of up to 125mph (200km/h). The powerful storm then traveled through low-lying towns on the state’s west coast before losing strength as it moved inland towards Georgia. Meanwhile, the International Space Station (ISS) captured the magnitude of the “unprecedented event” from above, providing a chilling view of Idalia’s eye as it passed overhead at a distance of 260 miles. NASA shared this footage on its YouTube channel just two hours after the hurricane made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida. The US space agency also streamed the footage live on NASA TV. This video footage assists scientists in gaining a better understanding of hurricanes, aiding in preparation and disaster response efforts. Idalia, while breaking records, demonstrated less destruction compared to Hurricane Ian, which caused widespread damage and 150 deaths in 2022. However, Idalia remains the most powerful storm to hit Florida’s Big Bend region in over a century. Its storm surge, which poses a significant threat, flooded low-lying communities and roadways over a wide area from Tampa to the Big Bend. The clean-up process is underway, with over 225,000 people in Florida and 230,000 people in Georgia still without power. The impact of Idalia extended beyond the Big Bend region, causing damage and flooding in areas such as Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa. As the storm continues to weaken, it is expected to meander along the coast of South Carolina before turning eastward towards North Carolina and eventually dissipating in the Atlantic Ocean. The International Space Station, a $100 billion scientific laboratory, orbits the Earth at a distance of 250 miles. It has been inhabited by rotating crews of astronauts and cosmonauts since 2000, conducting research in various fields such as human studies, space medicine, life sciences, physical sciences, astronomy, and meteorology. The future of the ISS beyond 2025 is currently under debate, with plans for Russia to launch its own orbital platform and private companies like Axiom Space considering commercial modules. Moreover, NASA, ESA, JAXA, and the Canadian Space Agency are collaborating on the construction of a space station in lunar orbit, while Russia and China are working on a similar project that includes a surface base.
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