Ellen Prager, PhD
@elprager.bsky.social
Marine and earth scientist, nature lover, author, aquanaut, on-air expert, consultant, and passionate about science communication
Reposted by Ellen Prager, PhD
If you doubt the magnitude of gusts over mountainous islands, just ask Hurricane Marylin (1995) survivors in St. Thomas USVI. Storm total precipitation could reach 40 inches (1000 mm). And the coastal storm surge as high as 13 feet (4 m). The worst storm in #Jamaica history. 2/2 fin
October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
If you doubt the magnitude of gusts over mountainous islands, just ask Hurricane Marylin (1995) survivors in St. Thomas USVI. Storm total precipitation could reach 40 inches (1000 mm). And the coastal storm surge as high as 13 feet (4 m). The worst storm in #Jamaica history. 2/2 fin
Thank you for all you do, it is so hard waiting and watching, knowing what is coming and not being able to help.
October 27, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Thank you for all you do, it is so hard waiting and watching, knowing what is coming and not being able to help.
You’re right, very scary!
October 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
You’re right, very scary!