Stephen Businger explains why Hawaii's mountains amplify hurricane threats

Name: Stephen Businger explains why Hawaii's mountains amplify hurricane threats
Uploaded: 2026-09-06T21:53:10Z
Duration: 1 min 2 s
Description: University of Hawaii professor Stephen Businger discusses how Hawaii's mountainous terrain creates unique hurricane hazards compared to flatter regions like Florida, causing wind acceleration and heavy rainfall during events like Hurricane Lowell.

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University of Hawaii professor Stephen Businger discusses how Hawaii's mountainous terrain creates unique hurricane hazards compared to flatter regions like Florida, causing wind acceleration and heavy rainfall during events like Hurricane Lowell.