Tropical Storms Argument

Question 0

Why have they increased in size

Answer 0

Global warming

Question 1

Evidence that it will Increase

Answer 1

More category 4 and 5
Less 1-3

Amount of damage higher
USA 6/10 most expensive since 1990

Doubled in 100 years

Question 2

How does global warming lead to increase

Answer 2

Oceans have warmed by 0.5°c

Sea temp will reach 26°c more storms can form

Air temp higher

Means more storms pick up water vapour, stronger storms

Distribution changes as waters reach above 26°c further N and S

Question 3

Opinions against

Answer 3

Natural cycles where they increase and decrease

Increase in 1995 but should decrease in the future

More people live at the cost
More industry
More damage to these areas
Increase cost

Only had technology since 1960s no accurate number before

Some think greater in the past

Question 4

What might cause these natural cycles

Answer 4

El niño

Question 5

What is El Niño

Answer 5

Periodic dip
Occurs 4-8 years
Caused by slight changes in the ocean currents off west coast s America
Unusual patterns of tropical storms
Reduce hurricanes
Increase cyclones and typhoons