The bomb cyclone that struck the western U.S. brought wind gusts near 90 mph, uprooting trees and power lines, causing widespread devastation and loss of life.
Meteorologists describe bombogenesis as the rapid intensification of storms due to the meeting of cold polar air and warm tropical air, significantly impacting storm behavior.
Human-caused climate change is blamed for the increasing intensity of storms, as rising global temperatures and warmer oceans contribute to more powerful weather events.
In Washington, led by the Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue service, officials warned residents to stay home as trees fell across the area during the cyclone.
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