Hurricane main image (IMAGE) DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Caption Hurricanes are among the most damaging and persistent natural hazards. In the United States, only a few hurricanes make landfall each year. But new work led by PNNL scientists finds that a warmer world could bring more frequent, stronger hurricanes and, with them, added risk to coastal residents. Credit (Image by Melanie Hess-Robinson | Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.