2007-03-08 10:53:29 · 3 answers · asked by erin 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
It tends to add more fuel to the fire (meaning once they form they get big), and it somewhat increases the likelihood of them forming, though the latter is still open to debate. Warmer surface waters due to global warming means that once formed, the hurricanes get big fast.
BTW, I'd predict we are going to have a really bad hurricane season this year with the La Nina pattern in place.
2007-03-08 10:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studies show that hurricanes go in cycles. Two years ago, it was predicted that the Carribean would be hit by a lot of storms, and lo and behold, three hurricanes hit the gulf that year. Having said that, I'm sure global warming has some effect on weather paterns all over the world, but not to the extent that there have been more or stronger storms.
2007-03-08 11:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by Curtis B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Warmer air and warmer oceans can store more heat and energy, leading to more powerful storms.
2007-03-08 11:00:48 · answer #3 · answered by glacier_kn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋