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

Citation:

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