Houston Skyscrapers' Unexpected Vulnerability to Downburst Winds

Posted: 2025-04-16 23:53:43 UTC

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Houston skyscrapers, designed to withstand hurricanes, are unexpectedly vulnerable to downburst winds, necessitating urban planning adaptations.

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