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Blown Away! Fastest Wind Speeds on Earth, from Cyclones to Supersonic Tunnels

In 1934, a "Big Wind" whipped the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire at 231 mph (372 km/h).

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Blown Away! Fastest Wind Speeds on Earth, from Cyclones to Supersonic Tunnels
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    What's the fastest recorded wind speed?

    What's the fastest recorded wind speed?

    Wind can whip up to surprising speeds, depending on if it's natural or human made. In 1934, a "Big Wind" whipped the Mount Washington Observatory in …

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