Why This Hurricane Season Has Been So Catastrophic After Harvey, Irma, and Maria, we look at why this hurricane season has been so active. By Michael Greshko PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 National Geographic Just as Hurricane Harvey wrapped up its devastation of Houston, Irma got into line behind it and quickly built into the strongest Atlantic hurricane in recorded history. Now, Maria leaves a broken Caribbean in its wake: Dominica's rooftops and rainforests have been ripped to shreds, and Puerto Rico may be without power for months as a result of the storm. (Learn more about how hurricanes work.)
It’s hard to avoid comparisons to the last time two such powerful storms threatened U.S. landfall in the catastrophic 2005 hurricane season, 12 years ago. As in 2005, when Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast in rapid succession, the country is staring down the barrel of multiple hurricanes making landfall. In the face of multiple major storms, a reasonable person might wonder why this season seems worse for U.S. cities, and why the last dozen years brought fewer large hurricanes to U.S. shores. If you have a question about this hurricane season compared with recent years, we’ve got you covered:
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9/26/2020 12:28:37 am
I hope everyone is safe and fine during these kinds of dangerous seasons. I know that there will always be fear whenever hurricanes happen and please know that my prayers are with you. Take heart and continue to become strong and brave during these difficult times for you all. I know you will be able to overcome all of these trials. For the person behind this site, on the other hand, I would just like to say thank you for always giving updates to the people who need it the most. I hope you will never stop doing this for the sake of these people.
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