Hurricanes: Tempests in a greenhouse

Journal Article
Hurricanes: Tempests in a greenhouse
Emanuel, K. (2006)
Physics Today, 59: 74-75

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Abstract/Summary:

Greenhouse gases make Earth's surface hotter than it would be if the planet were simply a blackbody radiator. That additional warming is an important driver of hurricanes.

© 2006 American Geophysical Union

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Emanuel, K. (2006): Hurricanes: Tempests in a greenhouse. Physics Today, 59: 74-75 (http://ptonline.aip.org/journals/doc/PHTOAD-ft/vol_59/iss_8/74_1.shtml)
  • Journal Article
Hurricanes: Tempests in a greenhouse

Emanuel, K.

Physics Today
59: 74-75

Abstract/Summary: 

Greenhouse gases make Earth's surface hotter than it would be if the planet were simply a blackbody radiator. That additional warming is an important driver of hurricanes.

© 2006 American Geophysical Union

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