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nsaspook

Joined Aug 27, 2009
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https://www.wafflehouse.com/how-to-measure-a-storms-fury-one-breakfast-at-a-time/
How to Measure a Storm’s Fury One Breakfast at a Time
WELDON, N.C.—When a hurricane makes landfall, the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency relies on a couple of metrics to assess its destructive power.

First, there is the well-known Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale. Then there is what he calls the “Waffle House Index.”
 

nsaspook

Joined Aug 27, 2009
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https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-...-hours-curb-air-pollution-related-2024-11-11/
Pakistan limits outdoor activities, market hours to curb air pollution-related illness

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Lahore's air quality remained hazardous on Monday, with an index score of more than 600, according to IQAir, but this was significantly lower than the 1,900 that it touched in places earlier this month.

A score of 0-50 is considered good.

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https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/11/asia...-satellite-images-climate-intl-hnk/index.html
Toxic smog in Pakistan is so bad you can see it from space
 
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