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[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 49 points 7 months ago

Since 1980, five storms have hit the hypothetical Cat 6 threshold of 192 mph….None on record before then.

[-] Jakeroxs@sh.itjust.works 24 points 7 months ago

I wonder how much of that is due to not having the ability to measure the speeds, vs anything to do with global warming, (not saying I don't believe in global warming and our role in it) but it's similar to how some people think mental issues like ADHD or Autism and even things like gender dysphoria are on the rise, when in reality a lot of it is just better methodology and tracking of diagnosis.

[-] Typhoonigator@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

You make a fair point, but even assuming this level of hurricane was occurring previously, at least we can now monitor their frequency moving forward.

Edit: I just read the article, and it indicates all such recorded hurricanes were within the last decade

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago

Most speed calculations are made by the analysis of pressure at the storm's core. Hurricane hunters measure that.

[-] grue@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago

Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Tip (1979, with 190 mph sustained winds) be like:

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