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Reason for Strong Hurricane Season in Atlantic
- "Kerry Emanuel, an atmospheric scientist at MIT who studies hurricanes, says that two factors stand out [for this year's highly active hurricane season in the Atlantic]. For one, there’s currently little difference in wind speeds near the surface and those roughly 10 miles up, which ensures that miles-tall hurricanes can form and remain stable. What’s more, the tropical Atlantic is exhibiting high “thermal potential,” meaning that water can rapidly evaporate into the atmosphere." - Excerpt from National Geographic.
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