Globalwarming & Atlantic Hurricanes
Debate continues over the role of globalwarming on Atlantic and Gulf hurricane activity. Awareness of the increased severity of hurricanes rose to new levels after New Orleans was leveled by Hurricane Katrina.
Many scientists believe there is a link between increased hurricane activity and an increase in sea surface temperatures. A one-degree increase in ocean temperature can make hurricanes more serious and long-lived.
However, other scientists scoff at the globalwarming awareness of these scientists, claiming that there is no known reason why the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) changes speeds and temperature cyclically.
Arguments between the two sides is increasing in the wake of the 2007 Globalwarming Report from the United Nations, and will undoubtedly continue through the 2007 hurricane season.
For my part, I’m glad we’re living in Minnesota. We may get the odd prairie tornado, but damned if we’ll see a tsunami in Minneapolis any time soon.
Article: Scientists debate the impact of global warming on hurricanes
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