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Hurricane-proof skyscrapers vulnerable to less powerful windstorms, study finds

Hurricane-proof skyscrapers vulnerable to less powerful windstorms, study finds
Source: The Guardian
Published: Feb, 21 2025 11:00

Tall buildings fare poorly in derechos, say experts, raising questions over their resilience as climate crisis worsens. Skyscrapers built to withstand major hurricanes fare much more poorly in less powerful windstorms known as derechos, researchers have found, raising questions for cities worldwide over the resilience of tall buildings as the climate emergency worsens.

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