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ISS Shares Video of Hurricane Beryl from 400 km Above Space: Watch

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In a dramatic display of nature's power, the International Space Station (ISS) has captured stunning footage of Hurricane Beryl, a formidable Category 5 storm, as it churns through the eastern Caribbean.  The video, filmed from approximately 400 kilometers above Earth, offers a breathtaking perspective on the sheer size and intensity of this potentially catastrophic hurricane. Hurricane Beryl has made history by becoming the earliest Category 4 storm on record before rapidly intensifying to a Category 5, with wind speeds soaring up to 257 km/h. From the vantage point of space, the hurricane's eye is prominently visible, presenting a stark and mesmerizing view.  NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick described the sight as both “eerie” and exciting from a meteorological standpoint. Watch the video of Hurricane Beryl as seen from the ISS: Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 storm with winds around 130 miles per hour, is seen over the Caribbean from the space station as it orbited above at ab