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Slippery Slope on September 20, 2005 - 10:27pm

Right, it looks like Rita will pass over a pool of high TCHP sea water about 2 PM Wednesday. NOAA forecasts an increase of surface winds to 115 knots (132 MPH) in that time frame. With regard to global warming, I would like to see Gulf of Mexico total TCHP statistics archived so that as years pass we can see if total TCHP is increasing as global warming might predict. This would explain the increase in tropical cyclone intensity that has been the subject of recent academic articles (http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/nation/12655398.htm).

Likewise GOM rig operators can see if their rigs are sitting near persistent pools of high TCHP sea water - they should be eventually be raised up to withstand higher expected storm waves.

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Slippery Slope on September 21, 2005 - 2:51pm

Wednesday 2 PM, Rita upgraded to a strong category 4 - just as it passes over an area of high TCHP. Rita presents very rapid intensification, further confirming TCHP theory.

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