Understanding extreme weather events

By Arlie O. Calalo

Oct 11, 2022 12:42 am

AS the Earth gets hotter, frequent and more intense weather events have unfolded around the world.

Extreme weather events are considered by the United States' National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine as those that produce unusually high or low levels of rain or snow, temperature, wind or other effects.

Global warming increases water vapor in the atmosphere, which can lead to more frequent heavy rain and snowstorms. PHOTO FROM PIXABAY

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