Hurricanes have been known as a natural part of our climate system on earth. However, scientists’ have reason to believe that there has been an increase in the strength of hurricanes and other storms due to the increasing changes in our climate. Storms are now being recorded with stronger wind speeds, and precipitation and leaving behind catastrophic damage due to the human-created global warming conditions.
2. WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE
• A change in the regional climate patterns due to
increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide
levels produced by fossil fuels
• Ex:
• Greenhouse Effect
• Ocean Circulation
4. TROPICAL STORMS AND HURRICANES
• How are they formed?
• By the interaction between warm ocean waters, and low pressure systems
• What temperature must the water be for a Storm to form?
• 81 degrees F
6. WHY DOES IT MATTER?
• An increase in the strength of storms can not
only be detrimental to the environment but also
can effect:
• Recreational areas
• Federal and State Budgets
• Health
• Plant, Animals, and Ecosystems
• Coastal Areas/Economy
8. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE FUTURE IF THIS IS
CONTINUED ?
• As the climate gets warmer there will be
• Heavier rainstorms
• More precipitation than normal
• Hurricanes across the nation will get stronger
• Increased temperatures
• Increased storm surge
9. WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT DOING ABOUT THIS
MATTER?
10. TAKE ACTION
• Speak Up!
• Power home and appliances with renewable
energy
• Reduce water waste
• Car pool/ Ride a bike
• Invest in a fuel-efficient vehicle
• Recycle
• Buy organic and locally grown foods
• Spread the word!
11. REFERENCES
• Camargo, S. J., M. Ting, and Y. Kushnir, 2013: Influence of local and remote SST on North Atlantic tropical cyclone potential
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• Dawsey, J., Rucker, P., Dennis, B., & Mooney, C. (2018, November 27). Trump on climate change: 'People like myself, we have
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• Emanuel, K., 2007: Environmental factors affecting tropical cyclone power dissipation. Journal of Climate, 20, 5497-5509,
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