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Explore the fascinating and destructive world of extreme weather phenomena. Discover facts about hurricanes, blizzards, heatwaves, and their global impact.
This record was set during Tropical Cyclone Olivia on Barrow Island, Australia, in 1996. The extreme gusts were measured by an automatic weather station, highlighting the immense power of severe tropical storms.
The Atacama Desert in Chile experiences extreme aridity due to a rain shadow effect and cold ocean currents. Some areas have not recorded rainfall for millions of years, making it a crucial research site for conditions similar to Mars.
