Summary:
- Marine heat waves can increase the likelihood of tropical storm intensification by providing more energy and moisture for storm development.
- Researchers analyzed data on tropical storms and marine heat waves in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, finding that storms were more likely to rapidly intensify when passing over areas with recent marine heat waves.
- The study highlights the potential impacts of climate change, as marine heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense, which could lead to more rapidly intensifying and potentially destructive tropical storms in the future.