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Which of the following tornadoes hurricanes tsunamis or earthquakes will increase due to global warming?
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Both tornadoes and hurricanes are influenced by many complex factors, and the specific effects of global warming will vary by region. Such storms may become more common in one region but less common in another. Some models, for example, suggest that Atlantic hurricanes will become less common, but those that do occur will be stronger on average. There is no simple answer.
Earthquakes and tsunamis are unlikely to be affected in any noticeable way.
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Has the occurrence of tornadoes and hurricanes increased over the last 20 years?
No. While there appears to be a possible increase in the number of tropical storms, neither the number of tornadoes nor the number of hurricanes show any real increase in activity.
Is the climate change causing more tornadoes?
No. There has not been an increase in the number of tornadoes. In fact, in the past 70 years the number of strong tornadoes in the US has generally decreased. Improvements in technology mean that tornadoes are more likely to be reported when they do occur, resulting in a seeming increase. Scientists are still unsure how climate change will affect tornado activity.
Which statement best explains how global warming may lead to an increase in the number and intensity of hurricanes?
Global warming may lead to an increase in the number and intensity of hurricanes because warmer ocean temperatures provide more energy for storm formation. Additionally, global warming can lead to changes in atmospheric conditions that favor the development and intensification of hurricanes.
Can scientists predict volcanic eruptions?
Yes, scientists can predict volcanic eruptions, but only to a certain extent of accuracy. One method is to use earthquakes. Earthquakes usually increase and become more violent before a volcanic eruption
Why do some people blame the increasing number of hurricanes on global warming?
This is due to the fact that, as the ocean is warmed up slowly from global warming, the probabilty of hurricanes increase.
Has the occurrence of tornadoes and hurricanes increased over the last 20 years?
No. While there appears to be a possible increase in the number of tropical storms, neither the number of tornadoes nor the number of hurricanes show any real increase in activity.
Are floods earthquakes tornadoes hurricanes and volcanoes happen as often or more often than in the past?
Overall scientists do not believe that there is an increase in the occurrence of most natural disasters. However, due to technological advancements we are increasingly aware of them when they do happen.
How does global warming contribute to increase and severity of the following storms hurricanes tornadoes typhoons melting glaciers?
To start off, melting glaciers are not a kind of storm. Glaciers are made of ice, which melts at warm temperatures. A warmer climate means that there is more summer melting of glacial ice and more time of the year spent melting ice rather than accumulating it. Hurricanes and typhoons, which are essentially the same thing, are fueled from warm, moist air that gets its moisture from warm ocean water. Warmer temperatures would lead to warmer oceans and thus more warm, moist air to fuel hurricanes and typhoons. So far there has been no substantial evidence of such an increase, perhaps because of other factors that influence these storms. Some climate models, for instance, predict that global warming will increase wind shear over the Atlantic, leading to fewer hurricanes. The case for tornadoes is similar. Tornadoes are spawned by severe thunderstorms, which are fueled by warm, moist air. A warmer climate might provide more energy for such storms, but again, temperature is not the only factor. In fact, the number of significant tornadoes striking the United States has actually decreased since the middle of the twentieth century.
Will the future number of tornadoes increase?
it is unknown. global warming may increase or decrease tornadoes, more studies need to be done to determine this.
Why hurricanes generations has been increase in the world?
from human
Why do some scientists think that global warming would increase the strength of hurricanes?
Hurricanes get their energy from the warmth of oceans.
Could the recent earthquake in Japan that jolted the earth so hard effect the jet stream enough to cause the increase in tornadoes throughout the south and midwest?
No. It just doesn't work like that. Earthquakes do not affect weather patterns.
How do hurricanes affect the earth.?
Hurricanes increase rain which helps with moving the debri and also helps plants begin to grow back.
Are tornadoes increasing?
There is no way of saying for certain. The apparent increase in tornado activity over the past 60 or so years is due largely to our improved ability to detect and confirm weaker tornadoes. U.S. statistics for stronger tornadoes show no overall increase in activity.
What do some scientists blame for an increase in the strength of hurricanes?
Warmer tropical oceans
What do some scientists blame for the increase in the strength of hurricanes?
Warmer tropical oceans
Which statement best explains how global warming may lead to an increase in the number and intensity of hurricanes?
Global warming may lead to an increase in the number and intensity of hurricanes because warmer ocean temperatures provide more energy for storm formation. Additionally, global warming can lead to changes in atmospheric conditions that favor the development and intensification of hurricanes.
