Miami Climate
Abstract
Scientific experimentation recorded in the Journal of Climate by Korty, Emanuel, and Bar, (2008) shows that the intensity, frequency, and lifetime of cyclones is directly related to the warming of the atmosphere, oceanic mixing, and the availability of a surplus of carbon dioxide. Cyclones are increasing in intensity but because of how few reach landfall and the lack of data related to landfall destruction no visible trends have been formed (Landsea, Pielke, & Emanuel, 2005).
The forecast for Miami, Florida, on May 2nd, 2013 is slightly cloudy with a high of 84 and a low of 74 degrees Fahrenheit ("The Weather Channel", 2013). There is a 10% chance of precipitation and a relative humidity level of 64% ("The Weather Channel", 2013). Topography and climate of Miami have changed severely since the end of the most recent ice age (United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2009). The ocean floors are currently scoured with trenches from the movement of icebergs that used to dominate the landscape (Oskin, 2012). The sea level has risen changing the topography and Miami, and the rest of south Florida has become wetter and warmer (Barr, 2009). Over the next century it is predicted that the water level and temperature of the water will continue to rise putting development and animal habitats at risk (National Wildlife Federation, 2007). Furthermore with cyclone intensity and frequency eminently increasing there is more of a chance more cyclones will make landfall resulting in destruction.
Miami Weather and Climate
Article Summaries
A study published in the Journal of Climate by Korty, Emanuel, & Scott (2008) indicates that global warming leading to additional carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and the ever-increasing warming of the climate directly affect the intensity, frequency, and lifetime of cyclones. Mixing warm surface water with cooler and slightly deeper water in upper tropical waters, such as the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico,
Scientific experimentation recorded in the Journal of Climate by Korty, Emanuel, and Bar, (2008) shows that the intensity, frequency, and lifetime of cyclones is directly related to the warming of the atmosphere, oceanic mixing, and the availability of a surplus of carbon dioxide. Cyclones are increasing in intensity but because of how few reach landfall and the lack of data related to landfall destruction no visible trends have been formed (Landsea, Pielke, & Emanuel, 2005).
The forecast for Miami, Florida, on May 2nd, 2013 is slightly cloudy with a high of 84 and a low of 74 degrees Fahrenheit ("The Weather Channel", 2013). There is a 10% chance of precipitation and a relative humidity level of 64% ("The Weather Channel", 2013). Topography and climate of Miami have changed severely since the end of the most recent ice age (United States Environmental Protection Agency, 2009). The ocean floors are currently scoured with trenches from the movement of icebergs that used to dominate the landscape (Oskin, 2012). The sea level has risen changing the topography and Miami, and the rest of south Florida has become wetter and warmer (Barr, 2009). Over the next century it is predicted that the water level and temperature of the water will continue to rise putting development and animal habitats at risk (National Wildlife Federation, 2007). Furthermore with cyclone intensity and frequency eminently increasing there is more of a chance more cyclones will make landfall resulting in destruction.
Miami Weather and Climate
Article Summaries
A study published in the Journal of Climate by Korty, Emanuel, & Scott (2008) indicates that global warming leading to additional carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and the ever-increasing warming of the climate directly affect the intensity, frequency, and lifetime of cyclones. Mixing warm surface water with cooler and slightly deeper water in upper tropical waters, such as the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico,
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