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99% Invisible

Category 6

Jun 18, 2024
39:06
Snipd AI
Exploring the origins and limitations of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, the evolving technology in hurricane forecasting, and the ongoing debate on whether a Category 6 should be added to the scale to account for stronger and more frequent storms.
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  • Debate among meteorologists about the obsolescence of the Saffir-Simpson Scale in categorizing hurricanes.
  • Consideration for updating the scale to better communicate intensifying risks posed by hurricanes due to climate change.

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