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- Climate scientists have confirmed that climate change made Harvey a worse storm. Because of long-term warming trends, the ocean is warmer, creating more energy for a hurricane to tap. The atmosphere is warmer too, sending more water vapor into the air that can then be pulled back down by a hurricane as rain.
Aug 28, 2017 · How did the storm rapidly blow up from Category 1 to 4, why is it so stuck over Houston, how can it possibly produce so much rain? And more
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Hurricane Harvey is drowning southeastern Texas for the fourth day, putting a vast area under feet of water. Experts say Harvey has been stuck longer in one place than any tropical storm in...
Aug 25, 2023 · Hurricane Harvey caused unprecedented destruction in Texas and Louisiana, resulting in 103 lives lost and an estimated $125 billion of damage. The aftermath has highlighted the need for better disaster preparedness by investing in resilience, community preparedness and planning for extreme flooding.
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Aug 27, 2017 · What do you know about Hurricane Harvey? What images, stories, facts stand out most for you? How did you feel as you saw scenes from the hurricane in the media? Why do you think this hurricane was so damaging?
Aug 29, 2017 · With Harvey, those steering winds broke down, and a high pressure system to the northwest kept Harvey locked in place. That’s why Harvey is such a catastrophic rainfall disaster.
- Brian Resnick
Aug 28, 2017 · Volunteers and neighborhood security patrol officers help rescue residents after Hurricane Harvey doused Houston with several feet of water over the weekend.
Aug 28, 2017 · Scientists say the effects of Hurricane Harvey, which has been stalled over the Texas Gulf Coast since Friday and dumped more than 20 inches of rain in some areas, were worsened by a lethal ...