North Atlantic hurricanes have increased in frequency and severity over
the past 40 years. But the North Atlantic is only about 1/8 of the
totals. In contrast, global tropical cyclone frequency and severity has
been falling off since the mid-90s. Hurricanes are also measured by
damages. That is largely controlled by population density where the
storm hits. A Katrina in 1950 would have been a different story. For
historical data on hurricanes see:
<http://policlimate.com/tropical/>
Chuck Norcutt
On 10/31/2012 7:37 AM, Brian Swale wrote:
> I'm relieved to learn that none of this community have been badly affected
> by the storm.
>
> It has been well-covered by the media here.
>
> One announcer had as a ten-minute slot on radio this morning a summery
> of the similar storms, and their dates, that have affected the east side of
> the
> USA - and he included the likes of hurricane Katrina as well.
>
> The frequency and strength of these storms was a surprise - as also was
> the apparently short memory of most inhabitants.
>
> Brian Swale
>
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