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Hurricane Season Discrepancies Between Oceans

Updated 2026-09-10 17:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

While the Pacific is experiencing an unusually active hurricane season, the Atlantic has seen minimal activity. Experts are trying to explain this discrepancy.

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The Pacific is being beset by hurricane after hurricane—why is the Atlantic so quiet?

The Pacific Ocean has seen an especially active hurricane season so far, while the Atlantic has had barely a whimper of a storm. Experts explain why

2026-09-10 15:25 UTC