Marine Heat Waves Intensify Hurricane Damage Globally
• Marine heat waves are intensifying hurricanes, leading to a 60% increase in billion-dollar disasters.
• Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of marine heat waves.
• Improved forecasting and emergency planning are crucial to mitigate the impact of intensified storms.
Study links warming oceans to hurricane damage
A groundbreaking study in Science Advances reveals a concerning link between marine heat waves and intensified hurricane damage globally. Researchers analyzed 1,600 tropical cyclones since 1981.
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