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...chief ways those conditions affect Atlantic hurricane formation is by increasing or decreasing vertical wind shear, the difference in wind speed and direction at different levels of the atmosphere. Too much shear can disrupt the structure of a hurricane's eyewall, whereas more uniform winds allow a hurricane to grow to maximum potential. When Isabel briefly exploded into a Category 5 storm, wind shear was low, and its eyewall formed a nearly flawless cone of clouds some 60,000 ft. high. In the eyewall itself, winds whirled at an epic 230 m.p.h. "When we got into the eye," says Colorado...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Storm Surge | 9/29/2003 | See Source »

...like arriving at home after a long trip. It is a little strange and uncomfortable at first, but in time it feels as if you’ve been there forever. It is almost inexplicable, but the woods seem to be a catalyst for community. Bonding moves at lightning speed, and the FOP group becomes a surrogate family, recapping the day’s events while laughing and joking over macaroni and cheese...

Author: By Hana R. Alberts, | Title: Backpacking Through Harvard | 9/26/2003 | See Source »

...What we learned Sunday (against Maryland) was that we needed to up the speed at which we play the game,” Caples said. “One of Maryland’s strengths is how quickly they move the ball. Playing them helped us improve our team speed, and we were able to do it today, which was a big advantage...

Author: By Esther R. Lofgren, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Field Hockey Shocks No. 11 UConn | 9/25/2003 | See Source »

Edwards twice turned modest gains into drive-making receptions with speed and sheer determination combining for dozens of yards after the catch, his fluid lateral movement leaving opposing safeties tackling nothing...

Author: By Timothy J. Mcginn, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: No Morris, No Rose, No Problem | 9/22/2003 | See Source »

...after a one-quarter, one-man highlight reel of spin moves and speed, the Holy Cross coaching staff had seen enough. It went to a zone...

Author: By Lande A. Spottswood, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: WR Edwards Capitalizes On Anonimity | 9/22/2003 | See Source »

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