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: Received: 26 October 2024 / Approved: 27 October 2024 / Online: 28 October 2024 (11:09:27 CET)
How to cite:
Sheil, D. How Forests May Reduce the Incidence of Destructive Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons. Preprints2024, 2024102087. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2087.v1
Sheil, D. How Forests May Reduce the Incidence of Destructive Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons. Preprints 2024, 2024102087. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2087.v1
Sheil, D. How Forests May Reduce the Incidence of Destructive Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons. Preprints2024, 2024102087. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2087.v1
APA Style
Sheil, D. (2024). How Forests May Reduce the Incidence of Destructive Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2087.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Sheil, D. 2024 "How Forests May Reduce the Incidence of Destructive Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202410.2087.v1
Abstract
Tropical cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons (“cyclones”) threaten the lives and livelihoods of many millions of people. The magnitude of this threat justifies scrutiny of all potential mitigation strategies. Here we consider a neglected factor: forests. Forests may influence storm formation, intensity, and behaviour through interactions involving temperature, friction, moisture and aerosols. Understanding these relationships could guide cyclone mitigation and preparedness. With global deforestation continuing and reforestation efforts expanding, the relationships between forests and cyclones are not simply academic—it's a critical consideration for climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and sustainable development. Here we show that, despite major unknowns and uncertainties, forest conservation and expansion are likely to reduce cyclone frequency and severity.
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science
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