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posted on April 18, 2007

Climate Models Suggest Warming-Induced Wind Shear Changes Could Impact Hurricane Development, Intensity

Global climate model simulations for the 21st century indicate a robust increase in vertical wind shear in the tropical Atlantic and East Pacific Oceans, which could act to inhibit the development or intensification of hurricanes in these regions. Historically, increased vertical wind shear has been associated with reduced hurricane activity and intensity.


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