Tag: Caribbean

  • The Strongest Storm on Earth Hits Jamaica During a Changing Climate

    The Strongest Storm on Earth Hits Jamaica During a Changing Climate

    Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm the most powerful hurricane ever recorded to strike the island in nearly two centuries of weather records. With sustained winds of 175 miles per hour and gusts surpassing 200 mph, it has already etched its name into meteorological history as one of…