Earth Newslink: Hurricanes And Climate Change: What We Know 🌍

in #newslink7 years ago

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Climate change intersects with hurricanes by increasing storm rainfall, intensity, and surge

A warming atmosphere causes more evaporation, meaning more water is available for precipitation. For every 1°F increase in temperature, the atmosphere can hold around 4 percent more water vapor, which leads to heavier rain and increases the risk of flooding of rivers and streams.

Full article in Climate Central: http://www.climatecentral.org/gallery/graphics/hurricanes-and-climate-change-what-we-know

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