Warmer coastal waters drive heavy cyclone rainfall farther inland, raising flood risks

InsectNews.com brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has found that the area affected by tropical cyclone (TC) rainfall is extending inland along Northern Hemisphere coasts at an average rate of approximately 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles) per decade. Driven by rising near

A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has found that the area affected by tropical cyclone (TC) rainfall is extending inland along Northern Hemisphere coasts at an average rate of approximately 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles) per decade. Driven by rising near This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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