U.S. East Coast breeding more intense hurricanes, study says
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New research from NOAA and the U.S. Department of Energy shows the rate at which storms intensify off the U.S. East Coast has increased significantly in the past four decades.
Breakdown
- Hurricanes are intensifying more rapidly off the U.S. East Coast, according to new research.
- The study analyzed 40 years of data and found a significant increase in storm intensification rates near the Atlantic coast. 10s
- Rising ocean and land temperatures, driven by climate change, are contributing to this trend. 34s
- Wind shear, which usually hinders hurricanes, is weakening along the East Coast. 47s
- Researchers warn that continued warming could lead to more intense hurricanes and greater risks of flooding and damage. 1m 3s