Warmer oceans supercharge tropical storms
Warmer oceans, intensified by climate change, are making tropical storms more powerful and destructive, posing greater risks to coastal communities worldwide.
Tropical storms, including hurricanes and typhoons, gain their destructive power from warm ocean waters. As global temperatures rise, these storms intensify, fueled by increased evaporation that releases energy into the atmosphere. This process strengthens winds and lowers central pressure, making storms more dangerous.
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