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Climate Change Generating Strong Hurricanes Earlier

February 14, 2024

Major hurricanes appear to be happening earlier on average now than they did decades ago. Researchers say one of the primary driving forces behind this shift is global warming. Climate change does affect hurricanes. Earlier strong hurricanes could overlap with some region’s already-rainy wet season, resulting in increased damage from storms.

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