Hurricane hunters spot 'stadium effect' inside Dorian's eye

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The discussion centers around Hurricane Dorian, particularly the phenomenon known as the 'stadium effect' observed within its eye, as well as the impact of the hurricane on the Bahamas and surrounding areas. Participants share personal experiences, concerns, and reflections on the ecological consequences of the storm.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express personal concern about being in the projected path of Hurricane Dorian, sharing their proximity to the coast.
  • One participant reflects on their fondness for the Bahamas and the ecological impact of the hurricane, noting the change in water clarity and potential long-term effects on marine life.
  • Another participant shares a link to a video depicting the storm surge, indicating the severity of the situation.
  • There is a mention of the historical context of hurricanes affecting the clarity of waters in Florida Bay, suggesting a comparison to the current situation in the Bahamas.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express concern for those affected by the hurricane and share personal anecdotes, but there is no consensus on the broader implications or the specific ecological outcomes of the storm.

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Participants discuss the ecological effects of hurricanes and the historical context of water clarity in relation to past storms, but these points remain speculative and are not resolved within the discussion.

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Individuals interested in meteorology, environmental science, and the social impacts of natural disasters may find this discussion relevant.

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Hurricane hunters spot 'stadium effect' inside Dorian's eye amid 'extremely intense' storm, from, https://www.foxnews.com/us/hurrican...tadium-effect-cyclone.amp?cmpid=prn_newsstand

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A collection of images and videos of the hurricane Dorian from, https://www.washingtonpost.com/weat...ane-dorian-near-peak-intensity/?noredirect=on

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I'm in the projected cone for this beast. Wish me luck!
 
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Drakkith said:
I'm in the projected cone for this beast. Wish me luck!

Not on the coast I hope? Good luck! The beast nears.
 
Spinnor said:
Not on the coast I hope? Good luck! The beast nears.

5 Miles from the coast. :olduhh:
 
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The Abacos were our favorite place in The Bahamas. My wife and I spent several months there including Marsh Harbor. We are very fond of the Bahamian people. I hope that the US and the world comes to the aid of those poor people.

The natural beauty of The Bahamas is in the water, not the islands. It is normally very clear. In the news films you can see the water is brown, almost black. That will negatively effect the ecology of those inland waters for decades. It is hard to keep in mind that hurricanes and periodic destruction, are part of the natural ecology in those areas.

The Bahamian Banks are stretches of water hundreds of miles across and only 3 m deep. The water is clear as glass, and the bottom is white sand, plus lots of sea life. They are magical. In moonlight, they appear to glow in the dark.

The banks just north of Grand Bahama Island is where Dorian has been stationary for 24 hours. Not only will the wave action be hard to imagine, but the shallow sea bottom and corals will be exposed to the wind part of the time. Think of the horror of a pod of dolphins caught in that.

Comparable in area and depth is Florida Bay (between the Florida Keys and the mainland.) The water there is turbid. But locals tell me it used to be clear like the Bahamas until a hurricane 20-30 years ago (perhaps Andrew?).
 
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