This Atlantic hurricane season is about to do something that hasn't happened in 175 years
The Atlantic hurricane season is experiencing an unusually quiet period, with no hurricanes forming by mid-September for the first time in 175 years. Experts attribute this to Saharan dust and wind shear, noting that while this is beneficial for coastal safety, it remains a historical anomaly.
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Understanding climate patterns and hurricane frequency is critical for disaster preparedness and economic stability, particularly regarding energy infrastructure.
Calm seas This Atlantic hurricane season is about to do something that hasn’t happened in 175 years But there may be a price to pay for a quiet Atlantic hurricane season.
3 Even in longwave IR, the Atlantic tropics appear pretty quiet for mid-September. Credit: NOAA/Tropical Tidbits Even in longwave IR, the Atlantic tropics appear pretty quiet for mid-September. Credit: NOAA/Tropical Tidbits Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Last week, the Atlantic hurricane season blew through its traditional peak—which comes around September 10—with nary a tropical wave in sight, let alone a storm or hurricane.
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