![]() Major increases were also observed in droughts, wildfires and extreme temperature events. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) reported that in the last 20 years, floods have doubled while storms increased by almost 40 percent. (Photo by Ricardo Esquivel from Pexels)Īs the planet heats up, more climate-related disasters occur. ![]() ![]() ![]() Warmer oceans lead to intensified tropical cyclones. Coastal communities will be inundated even those that do not usually experience floods.” This means stronger rains, storm surges, and the possibility of tornadoes. When there’s more moisture in the atmosphere, this could lead to intensified tropical cyclones. “Warmer oceans result in more evaporation. Petteri Taalas explained, “In 2020, the annual Arctic sea ice minimum was among the lowest on record, exposing Polar communities to abnormal coastal flooding, and stakeholders such as shipping and fisheries, to sea ice hazards.” In a Panahon TV feature, PAGASA Hydrologist Rosalie Pagulayan warned that excess ocean heat may also fuel stronger tropical cyclones ( bagyo ). Ocean heat is also hitting record levels due to greenhouse gas emissions. It is a fitting theme after the World Meteorological Society (WMO) declared 2011-2020 as the hottest year on record. ![]() Earth Day is less than a week away with this year’s theme of “Restore the Earth.” expounds on it by saying, “ Together, we can prevent the coming disasters of climate change and environmental destruction. ![]()
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