Do record-breaking wind speeds mean a particularly catastrophic storm? Not always – and it can be tricky to get precise measurements.
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The test facility in Miami helps building designers prevent future storm damage. With the warming climate intensifying hurricanes, engineers are planning a new one with 200 mph winds and storm surge.
Climate change is likely to mean disasters such as Cyclone Seroja will become more intense, and be seen further south in Australia more often.
It’s hard to believe, but big storms and hurricanes are caused by tiny particles moving around in the atmosphere.
Everybody wants a quick shorthand for a storm’s damage potential. But the index we hear used most often isn’t the best option.
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Professor of Physical Geography, James Cook University
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Associate Professor of Meteorology, Florida State University
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Atmospheric Scientist, Florida State University
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Adjunct Fellow, Climate Change Research Centre, UNSW Sydney
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate Risk Analytics, University of Bristol
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Director of the Extreme Events Institute, Florida International University
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Professor of Civil Engineering, Florida International University
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Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Florida International University
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Research Assistant at Florida International University - College of Engineering & Computing, Florida International University
