Hurricane Erin: The haunting satellite image that captured a weather phenomenon

Subtitle: The longest-lived hurricane of the 2001 Atlantic hurricane season

A chilling weather satellite image captured both Hurricane Erin and a rare weather phenomenon

One of the most chilling weather satellite images ever taken captured both Hurricane Erin and a rare weather phenomenon.

The image, taken on August 16, 2001, shows Hurricane Erin as a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 135 mph. But what makes the image so eerie is the presence of a "hole" in the center of the hurricane.

This hole is known as an eye and is a common feature of hurricanes. However, the eye in Hurricane Erin was unusually large, with a diameter of about 40 miles. This made it one of the largest eyes ever recorded in a hurricane.

The large eye in Hurricane Erin was caused by a combination of factors, including the hurricane's slow forward speed and the presence of strong wind shear.

Hurricane Erin was the longest-lived hurricane of the 2001 Atlantic hurricane season, lasting for 21 days. The hurricane caused extensive damage in the Caribbean and the United States, but no deaths were reported.

What is an eye?

• An eye is a central area of calm weather within a hurricane or tropical storm.
• The eye is typically round or oval and can range in size from 20 to 60 miles in diameter.
• The eye is surrounded by a wall of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain and strong winds.

What causes an eye?

• The eye is caused by the rising air in the center of the hurricane or tropical storm.
• As the air rises, it cools and condenses, releasing heat that helps to power the storm.
• The rising air also creates a low-pressure area in the center of the storm, which draws in more air and helps to sustain the storm.

What are the dangers of an eye?

• The eye of a hurricane or tropical storm is often seen as a safe haven, but it can be just as dangerous as the rest of the storm.
• The winds in the eye can be just as strong as the winds in the rest of the storm, and the rain can be just as heavy.
• The eye can also be a breeding ground for tornadoes.

How to stay safe during an eye

• If you are in the eye of a hurricane or tropical storm, stay indoors and away from windows.
• Listen to the radio or television for updates on the storm.
• Be prepared to evacuate if necessary.