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How a Blinding Band of Sunglint Hid Hawaii as Hurricane Kiko Closed In
A satellite image from September 2025 captured Hurricane Kiko approaching Hawaii while a reflective ocean phenomenon known as sunglint turned part of the Pacific into a bright silver veil.
Key Takeaways
- A September 7, 2025 satellite image showed Hurricane Kiko approaching Hawaii while sunglint partially obscured the islands.
- Kiko had earlier reached Category 4 strength with peak winds around 145 mph before weakening.
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