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i am studying for the test.
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2006-11-20 12:46:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference Homework Help

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It is not generally accepted that global warming has increased the strength of hurricanes, although it is accepted that it is a possibility. The basic idea is that hurricanes get their power from warm ocean waters, and that warmer waters would mean stronger hurricanes. Howver, the formation and strength of hurricanes is a complex matter, and global warming could produces countering effects. It certainly could happen if the oceans get much warmer, but so far the evidence is not conclusive.

2006-11-20 12:54:25 · answer #1 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0 0

In theory, global warming would increase the SSTs (sea surface temperatures) across the world. Since warm water is one of the main ingredients in keeping a hurricane strong, this would result in stronger hurricanes at further North latitudes than in previous years.

2006-11-20 20:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by gregpwx 2 · 0 0

Hurricanes form over warm ocean water, drawing energy for higher winds from the heat energy in the water. That's why they don't form far from the tropics, and why they peter out over land.
Global warming increases ocean temperatures, providing more heat energy to hurricanes as they form -- which will likely increase their strength.

2006-11-20 20:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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