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Cyclone Harry
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Italian news outlets are focused on Cyclone Harry, which produced a record 16.6-metre wave in the Mediterranean, according to a study led by the universities of Bari and Catania. Forecasters warn that further cyclones could hit Italy in the coming weeks, with cold from Russia expected early November. Heavy rain and flood risk are flagged for northern and central regions, including a collapsed retaining wall in Genova, while damaged beach concessions along the hit coastline are to be exempt from state fees.
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Researchers led by the Universities of Bari and Catania report that Cyclone Harry generated a record wave of 16.6 metres in the Mediterranean. The finding is drawing attention to the growing intensity of Mediterranean cyclones and what they reveal about changing sea conditions in the region.
- 3Cyclone Harry Broke Mediterranean Wave Records●Cyclone Harry Broke Mediterranean Wave Records: Climate Change Made It Worse
Cyclone Harry has set new records for wave heights in the Mediterranean, with analysis attributing the storm's unusual intensity to climate change. Warmer sea temperatures are believed to have fuelled the cyclone, making such extreme weather events more likely. The record-breaking waves have drawn attention to the Mediterranean's growing vulnerability to tropical-like storms.