Climate change boosted Hurricane Melissa's destructive winds and rain, analysis finds
Phys.org • 11/6/2025 • Last cited 11/6/2025
Summary
An analysis from Phys.org indicates that human-caused climate change intensified the destructive winds and rain of Hurricane Melissa, as well as increased the temperatures and humidity that fueled the storm.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
70 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
6
Tier (0-10)
Phys.org
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score45/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 70 days - proven survivor
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