Threat Of Huge Hurricanes Spikes Sharply, According To Science

By Douglas McIntyre  •  May 7, 2024
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If hurricanes appear to become more powerful as they move toward the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, there is a reason. According to a study titled “A Global Increase in Nearshore Tropical Cyclone Intensification,” warmer oceans have caused a spike in hurricane winds and size.

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Additionally, threats of these storms are a significant challenge for economies. “Tropical cyclones (TCs) that intensify close to the coast pose a major socio-economic threat and are a substantial challenge from an operational standpoint. Therefore understanding historical trends in nearshore storm intensification and how they may change in future is of considerable significance.”

The destruction of massive hurricanes goes beyond human safety and loss of life. The most powerful can cause billions of dollars in damage to structures and interrupt regular economic activity. 

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The paper was based on high-resolution images and covered a period from 1979 to 2020. 

Ocean heat was not the only reason for increased storm size and destructiveness. “The experiments indicate that enhanced warming in the upper-troposphere and changing heating patterns are likely responsible.”

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