Here's what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual
AP Science Writer With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts’ worst fears. Warm water fueled amazingly rapid intensification that took Milton from a minimal hurricane to a massive Category 5 in less than 10 hours.
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3 developments- Oct 7, 2024Hurricane Milton's rapid intensification is part of a climate-fueled trend
- Oct 9, 2024Why Milton could become one of the most destructive hurricanes on record
- Oct 10, 2024Here's what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual
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