discussion 4

Living in South Florida has many advantages and also includes many disadvantages, including the persistent threat from hurricanes (link). From what you have learned from this class:

• What causes hurricanes? What destroys hurricanes?
• What are scientists saying about the link of climate change and hurricane activity?
• With regards to our growing population, especially along the cost, why are we especially prone to huge losses when a hurricane hits?
• With regards to hurricanes and South Florida, if you were in a position to grant or deny building permits, what would be your chief concern when assessing these permits?