Atlantic Hurricane Lull Puzzles Scientists

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September 6, 2024, 11:00 AM

• •Despite the current lull, this season has already been strong—and could still become even more active.
• •The same factors that had scientists worried ahead of this hurricane season are still in play.
• •Scientists are turning their eyes to Africa, where the seed disturbances of inclement weather that become hurricanes are birthed.

Scientists are puzzled by the recent lull in Atlantic hurricane activity, which has been at odds with predictions for a busy season. Experts say that the season is still young and that there is plenty of time for activity to pick up again. However, they are also looking at factors such as Saharan dust and the West African monsoon that may be playing a role in the current quiet.

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