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Why are there so many hurricanes lately?

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It's hurricane season at this time every year - but why does it seem so catastrophic in 2017? read more

The destruction left by hurricanes Irma and Harvey has left many wondering why this year has been particularly bad for disastrous weather. The destruction left by hurricanes Irma and Harvey has left many wondering why this year has been particularly bad for disastrous weather. read more

Wednesday's Katia is the 11th this season. Storms get names when winds reach 39 mph. The average season produces six hurricanes, three of which become major hurricanes, meaning a category 3 with winds of 111 mph or higher. So far this year, there have been four hurricanes -- Franklin, Gert, and the two major ones, Harvey and Irma. read more

Hurricanes take three separate meteorological phenomenon to occur: wind, humidity and warm ocean temperature – this year has seen plenty of all three. read more

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