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HURRICANE IKE SATELLITE IMAGES FROM NOAA

      The imagery posted on this site is of the coast  of Texas after Hurricane Ike made landfall.

      This imagery was acquired by the NOAA Remote Sensing Division to support NOAA national security       and emergency response requirements.  In addition, it will be used       for ongoing research efforts for testing and developing standards       for airborne digital imagery.

NOAA HISTORICAL HURRICANE TRACKS WEB SITE HELPS USERS PREPARE FOR BIG STORMS

As the U.S. coastal population continues to grow, so do the hazards when big storms approach. Now, an on-line tool, Historical Hurricane Tracks, helps users get a quick picture of coastal areas with the greatest frequency of hurricanes and tropical storms — and that historical “snapshot” can help community members and local emergency managers develop better plans for storm preparation and recovery.