COSEE Ocean Systems: News
Warmer Ocean Could Reduce Number of Atlantic Hurricane Landfalls
Description: A warming global ocean - influencing the winds that shear off the tops of developing storms - could mean fewer Atlantic hurricanes striking the United States according to new findings by NOAA climate scientists. Furthermore, the relative warming role of the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic oceans is important for determining Atlantic hurricane activity. [Source: Environmental News Network]
URL: http://www.enn.com/ecosystems/article/30546
Availability: Summary
Source: Environmental News Network
Publish Date: 2/3/2008
Reading Level: Basic
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