@geonautic: The eye of a major hurricane can be one of the most remarkable and surreal features of a tropical cyclone, particularly in an intense Category 5 hurricane. Despite the extreme conditions surrounding it, the eye can appear comparatively calm and clear, while the towering eyewall clouds rise dramatically around the circulation. This stark contrast between the relatively tranquil eye and the violent eyewall makes the center of an intense hurricane an extraordinary meteorological environment. One of the most striking visual features observed from within the eye is the “stadium effect.” This occurs when the eyewall slopes outward with height, creating an appearance similar to the walls of a massive stadium surrounding the eye. The effect is especially pronounced in some powerful, well-organized hurricanes, where the eyewall can extend vertically for many kilometers and form a remarkably symmetrical structure around the center of circulation. This footage was captured by NOAA Hurricane Hunters while conducting reconnaissance inside Category 5 Hurricane Melissa in 2025, which later became one of the most catastrophic hurricanes ever to impact Jamaica. Observing such an immense structure from inside the eye offers a remarkable perspective on the scale and intensity of these systems. It is incredible to consider that the seemingly calm region surrounding the aircraft is enclosed by one of nature’s most powerful atmospheric phenomena. #hurricane #meteorology #fyp #foryou #viral

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Sunday 04 October 2026 04:16:13 GMT