Extreme weather events By Lillian Gregory & John Eng Period 2 Mrs. GM 12/10/12

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Climate Change Is more than just a change in the weather, it refers to seasonal changes over a long period of time. These climate patterns play a fundamental role in shaping natural ecosystems, and the human economies and cultures that depend on them.

Tornadoes Possible correlation between tornadoes and climate change Frequency and magnitude increasing Massive damage Particularly important to American mid west

Hurricanes Global Warming green house affect As the ocean warms hurricanes become stronger Stronger hurricanes form in perfect conditions out to sea Storms are much weaker and less destructive when they form closer to land

Intense Hurricanes Over Past 100 Years Category 5: Labor Day Hurricane 1935 hit miami Hurricane Camille 1969 hit louisiana Hurricane Andrew 1992 hit miami Hurricane Isabel in 2003 was the Atlantic's first Category 5 of the 21st Century, but it weakened to a category 2 storm before hitting the USA. Only 23 known to have reached this strength at any time during their lives between 1928 and Hurricane Katrina strengthened into a category 5 hurricane while in the Gulf of Mexico, but made landfall as a category 4 hurricane.

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Blizzards Intensity increases 2010 Does not mean global warming is fake More moisture in the air

Works Cited Masters, Jeff, Dr. "Are Category 4 and 5 Hurricanes Increasing in Number?" Weather Forecast & Reports. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Dec Wolchover, Natalie. "Beyond Irene: Future Hurricanes Will Get Worse." Yahoo! News. Yahoo!, 28 Aug Web. 04 Dec Pateman, Michael. "Tornadoes and Climate Change." Tornadoes and Climate Change. Ed. Drew Vankat. N.p., n.d. Web. 06 Dec. 2012