Hurricanes Push Heat Further Down in Ocean Than Previously Believed
Hurricanes not only churn water at the surface but also push heat deep into the ocean, which can be locked up for years and ultimately affect regions far from the storm. Underwater waves produced by the storm can push the heat roughly four times deeper than mixing alone, sending it to a depth where the heat is trapped far from the surface. From there, deep sea currents can transport it thousands of miles. Hurricanes can help to slow down warming of the Earth's atmosphere by keeping the heat sequestered in the ocean.
