Deadly tropical storms and hurricanes seem like they’ve been on the increase…or have they? Hurricanes cost billions of dollars of damage and can cause thousands of deaths each year, so their frequency and intensity does warrant some careful consideration. To make an informed opinion about climate change and its impact on hurricanes, it is helpful to examine the historical statistics.
Since the year 2000, it seems that tropical storms and hurricanes are occurring more frequently, and with more intensity. Are hurricane seasons getting progressively worse? There are many differing opinions within the scientific community. To form your own opinion, it’s helpful to review the number and types of storms we’ve experienced in this decade.
