Witness the breathtaking spectacle as Hurricane Milton, powered by the unusually warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, rapidly evolves into one of the fiercest Atlantic storms on record. The storm’s swift intensification is a result of absorbing heat from the warm seawater, creating a powerful core fueled by released heat and moisture. As it progresses, Hurricane Milton gathers more energy and water, spinning faster with each passing moment. Its compact size compared to Helene may have contributed to its explosive growth.
This week’s reports reveal that these warm Gulf waters are now hundreds of times more likely due to human-induced climate change.
An analysis by the World Weather Attribution initiative highlights how climate change played a role in Hurricane Helene’s strengthening and heavy rainfall as it traversed inland through the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
2024-10-08 23:00:00
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