30 years ago, a triad of meteorological variables combined to generate a cyclone so hazardous and strong that its captivating growth can only be defined as perfect.
Environment agencies investigate the mysterious crab deaths in north-east England beaches just recently. Thousands of dead crabs and lobsters have been washing up along the Tees estuary, alarming locals and experts on what was described as 'apocalyptic'.
Throughout the last generation, the pace of ocean warming has risen, and this rate has accelerated in previous decades. Ocean level was 2.6 inches higher in 2014 than it had been in 1993, the maximum annual average in the geological record. Ocean levels increasing quickly indicate severe concern.