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A '''hypercane''' is a hypothetical class of [[hurricane]] that would be formed by an [[asteroid]] impact. They are also a possible consequence of [[global warming]]. | A '''hypercane''' is a hypothetical class of [[hurricane]] that would be formed by an [[asteroid]] impact. They are also a possible consequence of [[global warming]]. | ||
It would be a phenomenal storm: 20 miles high, with winds approaching 500 miles an hour. | It would be a phenomenal storm: 20 miles high, with winds approaching 500 miles an hour. | ||
Jupiter's [[Great Red Spot]] is labeled as a hypercane. | Jupiter's [[Great Red Spot]] is labeled as a hypercane. | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 04:22, 11 January 2004
A hypercane is a hypothetical class of hurricane that would be formed by an asteroid impact. They are also a possible consequence of global warming.
It would be a phenomenal storm: 20 miles high, with winds approaching 500 miles an hour.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is labeled as a hypercane.
External Links
- Hurricane From Hell, Discover Magazine, April 1995
- Did storms land the dinosaurs in hot water?
Hypercane is also the name of a music band.
