Stronger hurricanes and tropical cyclones
The share of the most intense tropical cyclones has likely increased, and storms now bring more rain and higher storm surges onto warmer, higher seas.
How this affects people
Warmer oceans give storms more energy and moisture. Rising seas let storm surges reach further inland.
Small island states and low-lying coasts carry the heaviest losses, often losing a large share of their economy in a single storm.
Look at what keeps the problem going
- 01Warmer ocean surface temperatures
- 02Sea-level rise amplifying surges
- 03Coastal development in exposed areas
What could happen next
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Seasons shaped by ocean heat
Very warm ocean temperatures keep rapid intensification a major risk.
The future is not a timetable. These summaries reflect published scenarios and trends, with deeper uncertainty at longer horizons. Choices made now matter.
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