Gulf Coast, United States: An increase in violent storms would imperil valuable coastal power stations and oil and gas pipelines. More intense storms would put low-lying, densely populated coastal areas, like some parts of Myanmar and its neighbor Bangladesh, at even greater risk of flooding and other damage from storm surges. Myanmar: In 2008, an intense hurricane hit the densely populated coast of Myanmar (formerly Burma), killing tens of thousands of people. Also, many land areas are experiencing rainstorms that are less frequent but more powerful and sometimes destructive. Warming changes weather patterns, generally bringing more rain to ocean areas and less to land. No, rain will just fall in different places.
The result is more intense storms that bring heavier rains and snows. Indeed, warmer temperatures cause more water to evaporate from the oceans, transferring energy and water vapor to the atmosphere. Why Does a Warmer World Mean Stronger Storms?Īnyone familiar with humid summers will tell you that warm air can hold a lot of moisture. But there's a big difference between a restorative shower and an intense downpour that causes floods and landslides.Īs our planet continues to warm, intense and destructive storms are likely to become more and more frequent over many land regions. Rainstorms help sustain life on Earth by bringing much needed water.
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