The Daily A New Threat: Surprise Hurricanes
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Oct 27, 2023 Judson Jones, a natural disasters expert from The New York Times, dives into the devastating impact of Hurricane Otis on southern Mexico. He explains how this rapid intensification from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane exemplifies a worrying trend of surprise storms fueled by climate change. Jones emphasizes the increased risks for coastal communities and stresses the urgent need for improved forecasting technologies and public preparedness to tackle these escalating threats.
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Otis's Rapid Intensification
- Hurricane Otis intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in under 24 hours.
- This rapid intensification was unprecedented, surprising meteorologists and leaving little time to prepare.
Increasing Rapid Intensification
- Rapid intensification in hurricanes is becoming more frequent.
- Studies show this trend, raising concerns for future storm preparedness.
Climate Change Link
- Climate change is linked to more frequent rapid intensification of hurricanes.
- Studies show this is happening across various ocean basins.