Derecho damages skyscrapers, not hurricanes
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“Bouncing” winds damaged Houston skyscrapers in 2024

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A derecho hit Houston in May 2024 , killing seven people and causing significant damage to skyscrapers.
Engineers at Florida International University in Miami think they've found the difference between derechos and hurricanes.
The origin and characteristics of those winds are very different, according to the study.
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