This is how our changing climate could increase the risk we face from hurricanes

Mar 26, 2019

Hurricane Andres (L) is seen weakening as Tropical Storm Blanca strengthens off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, as seen in this image from NOAA's GOES West satellite taken at 11:00 am EDT (15:00 GMT) June 2, 2015. REUTERS/NOAA/Handout THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - TM3EB620YOM01

An aeriel view of a hurricane as it moves towards Mexico. Image: REUTERS/NOAA/Handout

Ryan P. Mulligan

Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, , Queen's University, Ontario

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Tropical cyclone Idai rapidly strengthened to a category 3 storm in the warm waters between Mozambique and Madagascar. Image: NOAA

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Hurricane Isabel made landfall on North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Sept. 18, 2003. Its effects were felt as far as western New England and into the eastern Great Lakes. Image: NASA

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