Predicting and Adapting to Increased Hurricane Risk
Offered By: Harvard University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the latest research on tropical cyclones and their increasing destructiveness in this informative lecture by Kerry A. Emanuel. Gain insights into the various types of risks associated with hurricanes, including storm surge, sea level rise, and monetary losses. Learn about hurricane modeling techniques and how climate change impacts global hurricane power. Discover the concept of return periods for extreme weather events and understand the implications of a hypothetical Category 5 Hurricane Austin. Examine the relationship between rain, surge, and sea level rise in hurricane damage. Analyze benefit-cost ratios for adaptation strategies and grasp the importance of predicting and adapting to increased hurricane risk. Conclude with a comprehensive summary of the key points presented in this engaging talk on one of nature's most fascinating yet destructive phenomena.
Syllabus
Introduction
Kerry Emanuel
Types of Risk
Hurricane Damage
Hurricane Model
Storm Surge
Climate Change
Global Hurricane Power
Cat5 Hurricane Austin
Return Period
Rain
Surge
Sea Level Rise
Surges
Monetary Losses
Benefit cost ratios
Summary
Taught by
Harvard University
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