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Study: Houston refineries vulnerable to moderate hurricane

06/07/2010
A moderately powerful hurricane could cripple Houston's refineries and petrochemical industry, said a report from experts at several Texas universities.The report was issued May 26 by the Rice University-based Severe Storm Prediction, Education, and Evacuation from Disasters Center (SSPEED).Separately, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast an "active to extremely active" 2010 hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin.Across the entire Atlantic Basin for the 6-month hurricane season, which begins June 1, NOAA forecast 14-23 named storms, including 8-14 hurricanes with 3-7 of those possibly being Category 3, 4, or 5."If this outlook holds true, this seaso...
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