Why was May 2024 derecho worse than Beryl on Houston high-rises? Study has some answers
A Florida International University study looked at why Houston's skyscrapers were damaged more by the 2024 derecho than by ...
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Transfer of 15 emergency generation units will lead to lower rates for Houston CenterPoint customers
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has given the approval for CenterPoint Energy to move ahead with a proposal ...
Scientific American22h
A Derecho Damaged Skyscrapers More Than a Hurricane Did
A powerful derecho last year caused more damage to Houston’s tallest buildings than Hurricane Beryl. Scientists wanted to ...
Dezeen on MSN23h
Damage to Houston skyscrapers from derecho winds "more severe" than hurricane
A Florida International University study in Houston has concluded that damage from "non-hurricane" events, such as a derecho ...
Houston Public Media23h
Houston derecho’s ‘bouncing’ winds caused extensive damage to skyscrapers, study finds
Researchers focused on five tall buildings in downtown Houston that were designed to withstand category 4 hurricane winds of ...