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# Climate Change and Hurricanes

Preferred citation (DataCite format):

  Louis, Kate M (2023).
  Climate Change and Hurricanes.
  University of Arizona Research Data Repository.
  Figure. https://doi.org/10.25422/azu.data.22757066


Corresponding Author:
  Kate M Louis, College of Fine Arts, katelouis@arizona.edu


License:
  CC BY 4.0


DOI:
  https://doi.org/10.25422/azu.data.22757066



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## Summary

My infographic starts with the “ingredients” for a hurricane followed by the
two methods of measuring intensity; The PDI as represented with a battery and
the Saffir-Simpson Scale through the damage of a housing structure. With a
basic understanding built, viewers can read a line graph proving the
correlation in rising sea temperatures and increased hurricane intensity. What
does this mean to my audience? There will be an increase in the number of
strong hurricanes if temperatures continue to increase and taking action
against global warming is covertly encouraged. Data and information was
sourced from Yale Climate Connections and The EPA. The design follows the
GoogleTrend Branding Guide.



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## Additional Notes

Sources for Infographic:
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/07/how-climate-change-is-making-hurricanes-more-dangerous/
https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-tropical-cyclone-activity

Links:
  - https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-tropical-cyclone-activity
  - https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/07/how-climate-change-is-making-hurricanes-more-dangerous