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News Release 07-085
Frequency of Atlantic Hurricanes Doubled During Last Century
Climate change is suspected cause
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Atlantic Ocean hurricanes like Rita are increasing in frequency, according to new research results.
Credit: NOAA
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The first part of the 20th century was hurricane-quiet. The annual average increased to 10 after 1930, and then reached 15 from 1995 to 2005.
Credit: NCAR
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