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New Type Of El Nino Could Mean More Hurricanes Make Landfall
Description: El Niño years typically result in fewer hurricanes forming in the Atlantic Ocean. But a new study suggests that the form of El Niño may be changing potentially causing not only a greater number of hurricanes than in average years, but also a greater chance of hurricanes making landfall. [Source: ScienceDaily]
URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090702140835.htm
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Source: ScienceDaily
Publish Date: 7/3/2009
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