The Barbarian
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But as you have seen, we are seeing more extreme weather.
Flooding is caused by increased rainfall from water stored in the atmosphere and rising sea levels. The latter happens as sea ice melts and ocean water expands, Seneviratne said.
In July, around 130 people, including children and counsellors at a summer camp, were swept to their deaths during flash floods in central Texas.
Climate Central, a U.S.-based advocacy group, said the floods were fuelled by an intense, moisture-heavy storm, which is made more likely and powerful in a warmer climate.
Large amounts of water held in the atmosphere and the energy created by warmer air temperatures make storms more intense.
U.S. government scientists forecast an above-normal 2025 hurricane season, with warmer sea-surface temperatures a major contributor. Last year's Atlantic hurricane season was one of the costliest on record with five major hurricanes.
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Floods
Between 2000 and 2020, the number of major floods worldwide more than doubled, from 1,389 to 3,254, while the incidence of storms grew from 1,457 to 2,034, according to a United Nations report.Flooding is caused by increased rainfall from water stored in the atmosphere and rising sea levels. The latter happens as sea ice melts and ocean water expands, Seneviratne said.
In July, around 130 people, including children and counsellors at a summer camp, were swept to their deaths during flash floods in central Texas.
Climate Central, a U.S.-based advocacy group, said the floods were fuelled by an intense, moisture-heavy storm, which is made more likely and powerful in a warmer climate.
Storms
Tropical cyclones, like typhoons and hurricanes, are unlikely to occur more frequently because of climate change, but the proportion of extreme ones is rising, according to the IPCC.Large amounts of water held in the atmosphere and the energy created by warmer air temperatures make storms more intense.
U.S. government scientists forecast an above-normal 2025 hurricane season, with warmer sea-surface temperatures a major contributor. Last year's Atlantic hurricane season was one of the costliest on record with five major hurricanes.
Why is the weather becoming more extreme? | Context by TRF
Climate change makes extreme weather like Hurricane Melissa more frequent and intense
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