How does the ocean impact hurricanes?

Hurricanes are the most powerful storms on the planet, spanning hundreds of miles. We know them for the destruction they cause when they reach land. Their high winds, heavy rains, and storm surges cause billions of dollars in damage each year. But the effects of hurricanes aren’t limited to landfall. They have an outsized impact on the ocean, as well.

Learn more about hurricanes and the ocean at https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/ocean-human-lives/natural-disasters/hurricanes/

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