Hurricane Irene "Looking Bad" for U.S.—Forecast, Science, Safety Tips

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Special Edition: Forces of Nature Hurricane Irene "Looking Bad" Expected to hit the U.S. as a major hurricane, Irene seems headed for potentially unprepared towns—and the moon could make it even worse.     Storm Safety Tips Hurricane, cyclone, or typhoon—by any name, these huge storms can spell disaster. Check out the dos and don'ts of hurricane safety.   Hurricanes 101 Learn about the science behind hurricanes, including how scientists attempt to predict the paths of these destructive forces.   Interactive Hurricane Create your own hurricane, earthquake, or tornado, and see the effects reverberate throughout the land.   Strong Storms to Double? The U.S. Southeast and Bahamas will be hit by more intense hurricanes in the coming decades due to global warming.     Earthquake Hits Virginia The magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck the U.S. East Coast was a rare but significant event for the region, an expert says.   All About Earthquakes See what causes earthquakes, how scientists grade their power, and what we can do to prepare for Earth's shakes. Subscribe to National Geographic magazine » Shop our online store » If you received this email from a friend and would like to subscribe to this or other National Geographic emails, click here. Unsubscribe | Change Email Address | Update Email Preferences | Privacy Policy | Mission Statement Click the unsubscribe link above to be removed from our email program, or send your request to National Geographic; Attn: E-newsletter Program; 1145 17th Street NW; Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2011 National Geographic Society. All Rights Reserved. To ensure you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ngs@newsletters.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now.