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News Release 06-128

Hurricane Breeding Grounds Heat Up

Human activities affect ocean temperatures in areas where hurricanes form

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Sea surface temperatures are higher in regions where hurricanes like Katrina form.

Sea surface temperatures are higher in regions where hurricanes like Katrina form.

Credit: NOAA


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