Why a hurricane’s ‘dirty side’ might be 50% stronger than its ‘clean side’
When predicting potential damage from tropical storms, location is crucial, particularly if you’re on the “dirty” side of the hurricane, where winds can reach 50% stronger. It can be challenging to forecast hurricanes. A hurricane’s direction and speed are determined by a complex interplay between the Earth’s atmosphere, internal storm circulations, and the storm itself. … Read more