Here's how climate change is making hurricanes, typhoons more destructive

Storm surge occurs when winds pile water up as it approaches land, and many factors

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Northern Caribbean : This Sept. 6, 2017 photo shows storm damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in St. Martin. Irma cut a path of devastation across the northern Caribbean, leaving thousands homeless after destroying buildings and uprooting tree

Henry Fountain | NYT
Scientists are increasingly confident of the links between global warming and hurricanes.

In a warming world, they say, hurricanes will be stronger, for a simple reason: Warmer water provides more energy that feeds them.

Hurricanes and other extreme storms will also be wetter, for a simple reason: Warmer air holds more moisture.

First Published: Oct 11 2018 | 10:08 AM IST

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