The Impact of Climate Change on Hurricanes General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about how climate change is affecting the frequency and intensity of hurricanes. Central Idea: Climate change is causing an increase in the frequency and intensity of hurricanes, leading to more frequent and severe storms. Introduction Hurricanes, also known as tropical cyclones or typhoons in various regions, are immense storms that form over warm ocean waters near the equator. They are characterized by a central area of low pressure, strong winds exceeding 74 miles per hour (119 kilometers per hour), and heavy rainfall. Hurricanes are classified based on their wind speed, with the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale categorizing …show more content…
Building codes are essential in ensuring that structures are designed and constructed to withstand the high winds and heavy rainfall associated with hurricanes. Stronger building codes can help reduce property damage and protect lives during storms (FEMA). Early warning systems are also critical in providing advance notice of approaching hurricanes, allowing communities to evacuate and take necessary precautions. These systems can include meteorological monitoring, satellite imagery, and communication networks to alert residents and authorities of potential threats (NOAA). Other strategies to reduce the impact of hurricanes include coastal land-use planning to minimize development in vulnerable areas, improving infrastructure resilience, and enhancing emergency response and recovery capabilities. Public education and awareness campaigns can also help communities prepare for hurricanes and understand the risks involved (FEMA). In conclusion, implementing comprehensive strategies that include building codes, early warning systems, and other measures can significantly reduce the impact of hurricanes and protect lives and property in vulnerable …show more content…
This can include financial and technical assistance for adaptation and resilience-building efforts and ensuring that climate change considerations are integrated into development planning and decision-making processes (UNFCCC). By advocating for global action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change, we can help create a more sustainable and resilient future for all, reducing the risks posed by increasingly intense hurricanes and other extreme weather
Hurricane preparation is the most important thing in staying safe during a hurricane. Through technology we are able to track these hurricanes and have time to get ready for them. Recovery takes a lot of time and work, but safety and injury prevention should be your number one concern.
Like Brown told CNN’s Larry King, “I must say, this storm is much bigger than anyone expected.” What should we have to know in case of an emergency, especially if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone. According to Live Science, you have to start with a hurricane plan with your family and find out your zone and local evacuation route. We have to keep in mind the hurricanes are very powerful tropical storms with heavy rains, strong winds and that a hurricane can damage buildings, cars, homes, etc. First of all, always have a hurricane survival kit, during hurricane warning and never ignore evacuation orders. Equally important, prepared your home with flood insurance, buy emergency supplies, plan for your pets, and don’t forget to search for resources for more information about hurricane planning. According to Erik Salna, “Everyone who lives in an area affected by hurricanes needs to take personal responsibility and accountability to be prepared… It has to become a way of life, something you naturally do.” In discussion of how to be prepared in case of a hurricane, one controversial issue has been the disaster of hurricane Katrina. On the one hand, we need to keep in mind that is up to us to try to be prepared in case of a hurricane warning. On the other hand, if you ignored evacuation orders you may regretted later on in life, don’t
The historical event of Hurricane Katrina, a category three hurricane with winds ranging from 111-130 mph, in August 2005 revealed major structural failures in the levee systems of New Orleans. Though not all structural failures are as catastrophic, the breeched levees led to loss of life, homes, businesses, highways, and left a trail of destruction that is still being repaired today. The result of this failure led to lawsuits, conspiracy theories, and court cases. Hurricane Katrina had a major effect upon our country and those results are still rippling on today. Though a city once devastated, major improvements to the failed system have been made and leave the city feeling safe once again.
Hurricanes are extremely large area’s of low pressure that are over the ocean in either the North Atlantic ocean, or the eastern North Pacific Ocean. If a hurricane is in the western Pacific Ocean than it is called a typhoon. One in the Indian Ocean is called a cyclone. The danger region of a hurricane is normally in the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane season is the six month time period from June-November. The peak month of hurricanes is September.
Hurricanes are born over the warm waters of tropical oceans and are formed by a low-pressure system caused by the heating of water. The heat causes the air to rise and form lower pressures in a feedback loop, making the hurricane stronger. Heavy rain results from a condensation of water and strong winds develop from warm air rushing to the eye of the hurricane. Essentially, greater storms and winds occur when the hurricane feeds of the rising temperature of the water. In addition, researchers studied disturbances and intense thunderstorms in the atmosphere over Western Africa and believe they are partly to blame for extreme hurricanes affecting the United States and Canada. While these are all the main ingredients of a perfectly natural process, they were not the primary causes of the damage done by Hurricane
Hurricanes are natural occurrences that cannot be prevented, only prepared for. The similarities between Hurricane Hugo and Katrina included their size and equally terrifying wrath. Both hurricanes were Category four, with winds that soared up to 160 miles per hour, and engendered intense flooding in the regions they hit. The adverse conditions of Hugo made it the most destructive hurricane to ever strike the United States north of Florida, and one of the costliest hurricanes with over seven billion dollars in damages. When Hugo landed directly in South Carolina, Charleston and Myrtle Beach sustained significant damage from storm surge; the impact was severe. Katrina’s wrath primarily affected New Orleans, causing massive flooding in the city. This catastrophic event nearly destroyed New Orleans, and is responsible for an estimated 80 billion dollars in damages. What makes these two hurricanes strikingly different, however, is the extent of their aftermath. These differences are portrayed clearly through the lack of preparation the government and its citizens displayed when faced with the horrors of Hurricane Katrina.
... middle of paper ... ... What can we do to be prepared for future natural disasters? The federal government began increasing the height and strength of the levees shortly after Katrina, and millions of dollars have been spent on coastal restoration programs.
Hurricanes are one of the deadliest and most expensive natural disasters around. They are more common in areas of humid yet moist weather so they are very foreign to certain places. But to the places were hurricanes are the norm, the people take them extremely seriously because they kill people and ruin countless amounts of property. Hurricanes can attack and harm people in so many ways they can kill people, leave them homeless, it leaves children orphaned and disable them. On the west coast of the United States and other places hurricanes aren’t taken as seriously as other more common disasters, such as, earthquakes and volcanoes yet the hurricane can be a lot more damaging that both of those. Hurricanes are cyclones that develop over warm oceans and breed winds that blow yup to 74 miles per hour.
Hurricanes are terrifying storms with winds swirling at at least 74 miles per hour or higher (Hurricane Irma once got to 180 mph) Once the hurricane reaches the shore, it creates a huge wave called a storm surge. Because of their big rains, hurricanes can cause massive flooding problems. Sometimes, peoples homes flood and people have trouble evacuating, or even drowning. Because of Hurricane Harvey, over 30,000 people will need short-term shelter and food.
Hurricane evacuation is strongly enforced by police power and whether or not the governor or president puts the state on as state of emergency where people from all over and the military are called in to help. After katrina, it is now a crime to refuse because of lawsuits that arose. A big issue is getting the resources to help those that can’t evacuate. The issue with the superdome was their was no order so people fled there and were overcrowded which led to hazardous conditions. States change building codes,require that some places reopen as quickly as possible after a storm has passed, and have laws put into place about animals. Also some coastal states enforce curfews if bad weather is approaching.
Imagine having your family and friends live someplace else, far away from you with a hurricane heading their way. You see on the news how massive this hurricane is supposed to be. The media is comparing it to Hurricane Katrina, the third strongest hurricane ever recorded in the United States, that wiped out more than 800,000 homes and killed over 1,800 people. The first thought that would enter any rational thinking person’s head would be to try to make sure your family is in the safest area possible. You would want them to get out of any danger and be out of harm’s way and out of the path of the “next Hurricane Katrina.”
Hurricanes are some of the deadliest and most expensive natural disasters around town. Hurricanes are more common in warm, humid climates on the coasts. “In late summer, above the warm, Tropical seas that lie on either side of the equator, enormous rotating storm systems can develop with wind speeds of 75mph and above. These vigorous winds are created in the Atlantic Ocean, usually in the months of June-March, prime hurricane season.”(Claire).Hurricanes like these can not only devastate homes, but families as well. For example, on August 29, 2005, a hurricane by the name of Hurricane Katrina hits the United States, causing mass devastation.“Hurricane Katrina was one of the deadliest hurricanes to ever hit the United States. An estimated 2,833
If you live in a hurricane zone, you will have to guard against the biggest threat to your safety this hurricane season: complacency. Failing to plan for stormy weather places you, your family, and your property in danger. To get ready for the upcoming hurricane season, follow these tips: Protect Your Roof Your roof is arguably the most vulnerable part of the home’s structure. Strong hurricane winds can quite literally lift the roof from a home if it is not properly anchored to the frame.
Hurricane is a natural disaster with far reaching consequences. It takes away the lives of millions of people and causes damage to almost all of human creation. It can cause extensive damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland due to heavy rainfall. Floods and flying debris often plays havoc in the lives of people living along coastal areas. Slow moving hurricanes produce heavy rains in mountainous regions. Landfall and mud-slides can occur due to excessive rain. Chances of flash floods also brighten due to heavy rainfall. Below are some interesting facts about hurricanes.
A hurricane is a type of natural disaster that can be harmful and destructive to anything in its way. Every year five to six hurricanes are formed, damaging and destroying people’s homes, landmarks, and anything in its path (“Hurricane”). Before a hurricane is developed it is known as a tropical storm. To be a tropical storm wind speed must be at least thirty eight miles per hour (“Hurricane”). Once wind speeds reaches seventy four miles an hour it can then be classified as hurricane (“Hurricane”). Large scale storms, like hurricanes have a variety of ways to measure the sev...