Milton
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Science
Why are hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia becoming more intense and difficult to predict?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Tropical cyclones, known as hurricanes and typhoons in other parts of the world, have recently caused significant damage in many places. The United States was just hit by Hurricane Milton less than two weeks after Hurricane Helen. Climate change may have exacerbated the effects. Tropical cyclone season (November to April) is approaching in Australia. The Japan…
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Environment
At least 16 people killed during Hurricane Milton cleanup in Florida
Streets flooded with debris from Hurricane Milton in Siesta Key, Florida, where the storm made landfall. Florida officials announced Friday that the death toll from Hurricane Milton had risen to at least 16 as residents began the painful process of putting their lives and homes back together. Nearly 2.5 million homes and businesses are still without power, and some areas…
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Environment
Is Tampa prepared for the devastating effects of Hurricane Milton?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain As Hurricane Milton hurtles toward central Florida, disaster recovery experts at Northeastern University say residents should expect extensive damage from the storm and its high waves, especially if Tampa is hit. states. “Tampa is the most vulnerable place,” says Q. Jim Chen, professor of civil and environmental engineering and marine and environmental science at Northeastern University.…
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