Hunter data reveal early signs of strengthening tropical cyclones (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Hunter data reveal early signs of strengthening tropical cyclones

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Schematic contrasting tropical cyclones that quickly straighten
up (left) with those that stay leaning (right). Aligning storms have a stronger, more compact low-level circulation and more vigorous rising air near the low-level center, which helps pull the tilted storm upright.

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Michael S. Fischer, Ph.D.

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