Now, if it takes thousands of square miles of solar cells to power a mid-sized city, what happens to the light and heat that used to reach the ground? (insteading.com)
The high cumulative rainfall on top of saturated land, means the storm poses a severe threat to the safety and property across thousands of square miles in the region. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)
Keep in mind that the center line is not necessarily the final path, and the reach of potent winds and rain extends over thousands of square miles. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)