Little damage, robs future storm intensity (briefly), and replenishes nutrients.
Watch The Atlantic Ocean Cool Down In Hurricane Erin’s Wake…
“Upwelling left in the wake of passing hurricanes is usually temporary, with sea surface temperatures bouncing back within a few weeks. The phenomenon can rob future storms of the ability to intensify if they happen to pass over the region. This process also plays an important role for the environment, drawing key nutrients from the depths to the surface to replenish the local environment. “
