The influence of sea surface temperature on the intensity and associated storm surge of tropical cyclone Yasi: a sensitivity study

Tropical cyclones (TCs) result in widespread damage associated with strong winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge. TC Yasi was one of the most powerful TCs to impact the Queensland coast since records began. Prior to Yasi, the SSTs in the Coral Sea were higher than average by 1–2 °C, primarily du...

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Main Authors: S. L. Lavender, R. K. Hoeke, D. J. Abbs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2018-03-01
Series:Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:https://www.nat-hazards-earth-syst-sci.net/18/795/2018/nhess-18-795-2018.pdf