A reading to learn about recent changes in hurricane activity, specifically in the Atlantic.
Students will read about changes in Atlantic storm activity, factors that affect hurricane intensity and frequency, and the impact of global climate change on these factors.
Use this tool to help students find answers to:
How have the intensity, frequency, and duration of Atlantic hurricanes changed since 1980?
According to current climate models, what are the projections related to hurricane activity in the future?
About the Tool
Tool Name
Changes in Hurricanes
Discipline
Geography, Earth Sciences
Topic(s) in Discipline
Disasters, Hazards, Hurricanes, Storms, Oceanography, Hurricane Intensity, Hurricane Frequency
Climate Topic
Disasters and Hazards
Type of Tool
Reading
Grade Level
High school, Undergraduate
Location
Global
Language
English
Translation
Developed by
GlobalChange.gov, U.S. Global Change Research Program
Hosted at
GlobalChange.gov, U.S. Global Change Research Program
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