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Ars Technica
1 month ago
OMG science

It could well be a blockbuster hurricane season, and that's not a good thing

An extremely active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is forecasted by Colorado State University, expecting 23 named storms and 11 hurricanes.
Record warm sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic, attributed to climate change, are primary drivers for the forecasted exceptionally busy hurricane season. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

Skyrocketing ocean temperatures have scientists scratching their heads

Global sea surface temperatures have been breaking daily high records since March 2023.
The anomalously hot ocean water could trigger major ecological problems and impact hurricane season. [ more ]
WIRED
4 months ago
OMG science

The Surprising Things That Helped Make 2023 the Hottest Year Ever

Global sea surface temperatures are already reaching sky-high levels in 2024, months earlier than previous record-breaking years.
Antarctic sea ice extent reached record lows in 2023, which could accelerate the decline of Antarctica's ice and contribute to rising global sea levels. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Data science

Alarming' Ocean Temperatures Suggest This Hurricane Season Will Be a Daunting One

Atlantic Ocean is unusually warm, increasing the likelihood of more hurricanes this season.
Forecasters predict an exceptionally active hurricane season with above-average storm numbers. [ more ]
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