Why these round houses survive hurricanes that destroy traditional homes

Memorial Day weekend may conjure up carefree thoughts of the beginning of summer, but for many people across the country, June first marks the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. With predictions for bigger and deadlier storms this year due to the transition to La Niña coupled with above average sea surface temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico, meteorologists are urging inhabitants of cyclone-prone areas to take extra precautions. Unfortunately, due to climate change, this trend towards...

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