Rapid intensification of tropical cyclones in the Gulf of Mexico is more likely during marine heatwaves

Abstract Tropical cyclones can rapidly intensify under favorable oceanic and atmospheric conditions. This phenomenon is complex and difficult to predict, making it a serious challenge for coastal communities. A key contributing factor to the intensification process is the presence of prolonged high...

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Main Authors: Soheil Radfar, Hamed Moftakhari, Hamid Moradkhani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-08-01
Series:Communications Earth & Environment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-024-01578-2