Hurricane Irene As Seen From The International Space Station [Video]

If you saw the movie Dead Poet's Society you might remember the scene where Robin Williams' character encourages his students to climb on top of their desks so that they might gain a new perspective. This is what this video is about. We know all to well what hurricanes can do, but until you have seen one from this vantage point you really can't appreciate just how massive these storms are. Take a trip with us now some 200 plus miles in the sky and take a look at Hurricane Irene as seen from the International Space Station.