Does Global warming have an impact on Tropical cyclones?

Question

Im doing a essay for geography studies and need extra information and views of how global warming is affecting the increase of storms and how its affecting our coastal environment???

Answer 1

That depends on your horoscope. And if you left the electric blanket on for more than 4 hours- essentially the easiest way to decipher the answer is with a riddle...

If Mary has one blue sock, one red sock and is wearing boys undershorts, and running at a rate of 12 miles per hour...how many kumquats are in her bathtub?  (answer... yes, we have no bananas)

Answer 2

yes it does

Answer 3

Cyclones--or hurricanes (they're the same thing, except for which ocean they're in) MAY be affected by global warming.

Right now, scientists are studying the relationship--but it takes time, bucause the mechanics of these storms are extremely complex.  So the following explanation is still considered a hypothesis--that is, this is what scientist think happens--but aren't at the point of having enough evidence to be certain.

I'll use the example of a hurrican in the Atlantic--its the most clear-cut case.  Just bear in mind  that this also applies to that type of storm anywhere.

The oceans--and in particular the Gulf of Mexico--has warmed up about one degree C from global warming.  Now that's not a lot-except when you multiply it by all the water in the Gulf, its a LOT of energy.  Now, if a hurricane moves into the Gulf, it's going to hit that warm water.  And a hurrican or cyclone is basically a "heat engine"-the more heat is available, the stronger it gets.  That's why the scients think that in recent years some relative mild storms (Katrina being one of them)  entering the Gulf have suddenly mushroomed into superstorms.  Also, because these storms are heat engines and all ocean water is warmer than it was (the Gulf just tends to be one of the warmest areas) that means there's more energy around for storms to form.  So, while some years are active (2005) and others may be calmer  (2006) over a long period--10-20 years, they expect an increas in the average number of storms.  Since we're headed into an active period anyway (based on historical cycles) the two factors--global warming and a normally active period--MAY mean we are in for a couple of decades in which the average number of storms is a lot higherthan in the past.

This is probably what happens--but remember, so far, scientists are still working on confirming this hypothesis.

Answer 4

Yes.  Warmer earth means warmer oceans and the main thing that powers tropical cyclones is warm water.

Answer 5

warmer air currents and  a hotter earth surface will increase Tornados and  Huricanes,there are      many weather phenomina that are different than   usual ,

15 miles from where i live in Mexico have originated a series of trmors 3 were over 6 on the righter ,never before had tremo originated here ,

one week there were over 30 ,this was   very unusual ,

also  silent volcanos have come to life ,and tsunamis is a new thing 2 weeks ago their was a mini tsunami in Acapulco.

if all these things are related to climate change      i    dont   know ,

Maybe Gaia is Angry because we violated the laws of equilibrium ,who knows ,and why ,does not    seem as important any more ,the fact that many things are happening IS