New Hurricane Classification System Can Better Assess the Human Experience

The loss of life and homes due to Hurricane Katrina was a monumental blow. A new study introduces a new scale in which to classify hurricanes—by postlandfall measurements—that could aid in future decision-making, and hopefully, reduce the number of victims. The study is published in the latest issue of Journal of Coastal Research.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news78540317.html">New Hurricane Classification System Can Better Assess the Human Experience</a></p> <p>The loss of life and homes due to Hurricane Katrina was a monumental blow. A new study introduces a new scale in which to classify hurricanes—by postlandfall measurements—that could aid in future decision-making, and hopefully, reduce the number of victims. The study is published in the latest issue of <i>Journal of Coastal Research</i>.</p>