Rapid Intensification Is Possible And Deadly
When we take a look at hurricanes, scientists also gauge how quickly they intensify. The slower the hurricane moves, the more intense it usually becomes, since it has more time to intensify.
According to the Washington Post, “Global warming has already translated to increasing odds of major hurricanes around the world, according to research Kossin led that was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2020. Other studies have found that as temperatures rise, more hurricanes are undergoing what meteorologists call rapid intensification, and they are doing so at accelerating rates.” (Washington Post).