The prediction of rapid intensification (RI) in tropical cyclones (TCs) is a challenging problem. In this study. the RI process and factors contributing to it are compared for two TCs: an axis-symmetric case (Hurricane Irma. 2017) and an asymmetric case (Hurricane Michael. https://www.roneverhart.com/HP-EliteDisplay-S14-14-FHD-LED-Monitor-1080p-Portable-Display-60Hz-5ms-16-9-200-cd-m-700-1-USB-C-3HX46A8/