JOURNAL ARTICLE

Why are '100-year storms' happening so often?

  • Published In: Time International - South Pacific Edition, 2025, v. 205, n. 21/22. P. 10 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kluger, Jeffrey; Lee, Chantelle; Waxman, Olivia B. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses how climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as storms and floods, which were historically classified as 100-year or even 1,000-year occurrences. Environmental scientists have observed that these events are now happening much more frequently due to a "thirstier" atmosphere that holds more moisture, resulting in more severe rainfall and storms. For instance, since 1999, North Carolina has experienced nine storms that qualify as 100- or 1,000-year events. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) projects a high likelihood of an above-average hurricane season in 2025, emphasizing the urgent need for adaptation strategies and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate these changes. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time International - South Pacific Edition. 2025/06, Vol. 205, Issue 21/22, p10
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0818-0628
  • Accession Number:185891542
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