Event is likely to be largest in at least 1,000 years and will pile extra heat into a world already in a climate crisis
  • Treczoks@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Warm water is the best hurricane fodder. The warmer the water, the stronger the storm.

    • exasperation@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      5·
      2 days ago

      It’s not always that simple. Warmer atmosphere also makes stronger wind, and the wind shear makes it harder for hurricanes to organize into strong cyclones. Traditionally, El Niño years make stronger Pacific cyclones but weaker Atlantic ones.