According to Phys.org Earth Sciences, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica as a category 5 storm, leaving a trail of destruction and potentially exposing underlying geology. With sustained winds of 295 kilometers per hour, the storm damaged or destroyed over 100,000 structures and inflicted costly damage on farmland. For mineral exploration companies, such natural disasters can sometimes reveal new mineral deposits or alter existing geological formations, making areas more accessible for drilling and excavation. While the primary concern is the humanitarian impact, industry professionals may be interested in the potential geological implications of such events.

Hurricane Impact