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Scientists propose adding a new category 6, to classify mega hurricanes;

Posted by Loyola Feb 5 '24, 13:27

Hurricanes are becoming so strong due to the climate crisis that the classification of them should be expanded to include a “category 6” storm, furthering the scale from the standard 1 to 5, according to a new study.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/05/hurricanes-becoming-so-strong-that-new-category-needed-study-says (www.theguardian.com)

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If the wind speeds suggest it, then sure. We do continue to need to be mindful that even unnamed storms cause calamity. -- nm - Qale Feb 5, 14:17
Mega Sharknados -- nm - budice Feb 5, 13:27

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