.KPRC2Frank explains what rapid intensification means, how it will impact Hurricane Ian's potential for destruction - KPRC2 Hurricane HurricaneIan Ian
). But getting back to simple, the warmer the water and the deeper that warm water is, the more fuel for the hurricane. That warm water means warm air above it and warm air rises. When it rises up into the atmosphere it cools down, releasing its energy. The hurricane becomes stronger.courtesy Tropicaltidbits.com
What’s concerning is that in the past two decades, the frequency of rapidly intensifying hurricanes continues to go up due to climate change and warming water.
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