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Intensifying Storms and Flooding in a Changing Climate

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This course aims to explore the intensification of storms and flooding in a changing climate. The learning outcomes include understanding trends in storm intensity, rainfall patterns, and the impact of climate change on storm intensification. The course teaches about predicting rapid intensification of tropical cyclones, the role of data gathering in understanding storms, and the effects of climate change on population displacement. The teaching method involves presentations by panelists with expertise in meteorology, oceanography, and climate science. This course is intended for individuals interested in climate change, extreme weather events, and the impact of storms on communities and the environment.

Syllabus

Intro
Presentation
Rapid intensification of hurricanes
Uncrewed systems
First rainfall study
How does salinity affect intensification
How does climate change affect intensification
Population displacement
Super typhoons
Other ocean basins
Bay of Bengal
Finescale data
Infrared data
Outro

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