How Hurricane History Has Hidden What's Coming

The video explores the complex relationship between climate change and hurricane activity. It highlights the decrease in hurricane landfall despite global warming, and the discovery of mechanisms like the Atlantic Multi Decadal Oscillation and aerosols that have masked the effects of greenhouse gases. The video also discusses future projections, indicating more intense hurricanes due to warmer oceans and air, but potentially fewer in number. Key changes include higher wind speeds, increased rainfall, and greater storm surges, posing significant challenges for areas prone to hurricanes.

What has been the trend in the number of hurricanes making landfall in the US since 1851?

• No change in frequency

• A significant increase in intensity

• A decrease in frequency

• An increase in frequency

What is one worrisome change in hurricanes that scientists have identified?

• Less moisture in the atmosphere

• More frequent rapid intensification

• Decrease in ocean temperatures

• Decrease in hurricane size

What natural cycle is known to influence hurricane activity in the Atlantic?

• Pacific Decadal Oscillation

• Atlantic Multi-Decadal Oscillation

• La Niña

• El Niño

How did aerosols affect hurricane activity in the post-World War II era?

• Decreased atmospheric moisture

• Increased hurricane frequency

• Decreased hurricane intensity

• Increased ocean temperatures

What is one expected change in hurricanes as the climate warms?

• Less intense hurricanes

• Higher wind speeds

• Increase in hurricane frequency

• Decrease in storm surges

What role do aerosols play in future hurricane activity according to scientists?

• Aerosols will play a more important role

• Aerosols will have no impact

• Greenhouse gases will play a more important role

• Aerosols will increase hurricane frequency

What is a potential positive effect of a warmer atmosphere on hurricanes?

• More intense hurricanes

• Increase in storm surges

• Decrease in overall number of tropical cyclones

• Increase in hurricane frequency