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Severe Turbulence Affects Miami-Bound Aircraft
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Severe Turbulence Affects Miami-Bound Aircraft

Strong convection over Cuba and in the Florida Straights contributed to severely turbulent conditions that affected American Airlines Flight 1780 as it approached Miami International Airport on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. At the time this image was taken by GOES East at 2145Z, storms covered almost the entire length and breadth of Cuba and others were developing along the aircraft's approach path to the airport. The turbulence caused injuries to passengers and flight crew during a 15 second time span 30 minutes from the Aruba-originated flight's conclusion.

 
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