Climate change effect on Tropical storms

Question 1

Will climate change affect Tropical storms and why?

Answer 1

Yes because The temperatures rise, warming the world and causing the oceans to become warmer.

Question 2

What are the effects on the distribution of tropical storms?

Answer 2

• The number of tropical storms in the North atlantic and central pacific have increased in 1980-2018
• In the same period, fewer storms occurred in the southern indian ocean and western northern pacific

Question 3

What do scientists believe are the main causes of these trends?

Answer 3

Greenhouse gas emissions and aerosols

Question 4

Give some more info on Aerosols and their effect

Answer 4

With fewer aerosols to block out sunlight, the oceans have warmed, leading to an increase in tropical storms

Question 5

Give more info on greenhouse gasses and their effect

Answer 5

A higher concentration of greenhouse gasses has warmed the atmosphere and oceans, creating less of a temperature range. This has created a more stable atmosphere and reducing the amount of tropical storms

Question 6

What are the effects on the frequency of tropical storms?

Answer 6

There is very little scientific evidence, however sources suggest that when there are increases in some regions, there are decreases in others. Very little evidence and no trends

Question 7

What are the effects on the intensity of tropical storms?

Answer 7

Increased in recent years due to climate change. Warmer and moister air provides extra energy for the formation of tropical storms