Storm has doubled in the last century

Accurate figures confirm scientists' concerns: The number of hurricanes formed on the Atlantic Ocean has doubled in the last 100 years, along with the warming of surface seawater.

According to the report: from 1905 to 1930, the Atlantic Gulf coast averaged 6 storms each year, of which 4 developed into strong storms.

But from 1931 to 1994, this number jumped to 10 storms and 5 strong storms. From 1995 to 2005, the average number of storms was 15 and formed 8 super typhoons. Even in 2006, seen as a " peaceful " year, there were also 10 typhoons.

"We are in a tendency to increase the frequency of tornadoes and unstable tropical storms," ​​said Dr. Greg Holland, director of micro-meteorology at the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, USA. , the author reports and judges.

The research team believes that human-induced climate change, which increases the surface temperature of the sea, is the main factor behind the rise of these storms.

Strong storms (storm eyes) have increased the frequency of occurrence in the Atlantic Ocean. (Photo: Discovery)

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