What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs
The downbursts are created using a hurricane simulator known as the Wall of Wind at Florida International University.
The downbursts are created using a hurricane simulator known as the Wall of Wind at Florida International University.
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