Which of those ultimately happens in Puerto Rico is yet to be determined, but one thing at least is clear: The Caribbean Island to which the U.S. sends tens of billions of dollars a year appears to ...

Hurricane Maria was a Category 5 storm when it slammed into Dominica, an island of around 74,000 people. The first aerial video of the aftermath of the storm shows an island hurting from 165 mph ...

The hurricane also damaged the Puerto Rico’s power infrastructure, leaving some communities on the island without power for almost a year. Additionally, 95% of the population lost access to clean ...

Rapid intensification can make hurricanes more dangerous in a short period, leaving less time for preparation and response.