A view of the damage in the aftermath of the Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United ... [+] States on August 30, 2020. Key BackgroundThe 2020 Atlantic hurricane season already has been described as one of the most active on record, with numerous weather systems developing quickly into full blow storms. So far in the 2020 season, Cristobal and every storm from Edouard through Rene all became the earliest storms to develop in the basin for their respective letters, according to Accuweather. Exceptionally warm ocean water, attributed by some experts to climate change, is described as driving the heightened level of activity. Further ReadingHurricane Laura’s Brutal Aftermath: 280,000 Without Clean Water, Oil Spills, Swarms Of Mosquitoes Killing Off Cattle (Forbes)

Source: Forbes September 12, 2020 20:48 UTC