US EditionHurricane Melissa Signals a Concerning New Norm for Major Hurricanes
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"There is no infrastructure in this region that can withstand a hurricane of this magnitude," were the first words of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness. Hurricane Melissa, which recently struck Jamaica, is the strongest recorded to hit the island in its 174-year history and one of the worst hurricanes ever in the Atlantic basin in terms of both pressure and wind speed, according to an Associated Press article.
Hurricane Melissa, which devastated eastern Cuba and other parts of the Caribbean, has become the most powerful phenomenon of the year and one of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic.
Hurricane Melissa Signals a Concerning New Norm for Major Hurricanes
Hurricane Melissa, which has recently impacted both Jamaica and Cuba, has become emblematic of the increasing frequency and intensity of major storms in a warming world. Historically rare devastating storms characterized by extreme winds and heavy rainfall are now becoming more frequent, a trend accelerated by climate change. This shift is revealing intriguing patterns in [...] The post Hurricane Melissa Signals a Concerning New Norm for Major H…
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