With Hurricane Harvey shaping up to be one of the most damaging natural disasters in U.S history, the panel dedicate this week’s show to learning more about hurricanes. First, Darren gives us a quick overview of what a hurricane is and the differences between it, typhoons, and cyclones. Adam looks at the impact of climate change on hurricanes. Lastly, Cristina digs into why and when evacuation orders are implemented during natural disasters after the recent criticism around Harris County.
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Hurricanes, Typhoons & Cyclones
Climate Change vs Hurricanes
Hurricanes – Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Global Warming and Hurricanes – Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
Texas Flooding Kills at Least 5; Governor Declares State of Emergency – The Weather Channel
When Should You Evacuate During Storms?
Washington Post: Why wasn’t Houston evacuated
Huff Po: Hurricane Sandy evacuations
PLOS: Evacuation During Hurricane Sandy
Yahoo: Houston Mayor Defends Decisions
Wired: Hurricane Evacuation of Houston For Harvey
Chron: Heavy Rain Forces Series Of Evacuations
