Category 6 Hurricanes Threaten New York's Infrastructure

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Climate scientists predict the emergence of "Category 6" hurricanes, with winds exceeding 192 mph and catastrophic storm surges.

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Experts link these theoretical mega-storms to fossil fuel emissions, which have energized Earth's systems.

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New York City faces specific risks, with potential storms mimicking the path of Hurricane Sandy.

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Infrastructure like the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and Freedom Tower would face severe damage from such storms.

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Researchers emphasize that storm impacts often stem from flooding and storm surges, not just wind.

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Hurricanes may slow by 15% by 2100 while carrying 20% more water vapor and intensifying storm impacts.

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Rising sea levels compound threats, making today’s storms more devastating than those a century ago.

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An estimated 42,000 lives could be lost in a Category 6 scenario, crippling New York's transit and communication systems.

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