Unprecedented Devastation: Unraveling the Mystery of Hurricane Otis
Hurricane Otis rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, surprising forecasters and experts. This phenomenon, known as rapid intensification, is becoming more common due to a warming planet and abnormally high surface temperatures in the ocean. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is using drones and artificial intelligence to better predict rapid intensification. The devastation caused by Otis in Acapulco has left thousands without power or communication, and the full extent of the damage is yet to be assessed. Meteorologists are closely monitoring the ocean as the Atlantic hurricane season continues.