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Article: Scientists debate global warming at National Hurricane Conference.
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- South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Article date:
- April 14, 2006
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Byline: Ken Kaye
ORLANDO, Fla. _ Is global warming to blame for the past two horrific hurricane seasons?
Yes, says Judith Curry, a professor of atmospheric sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her argument: Worldwide sea surface temperatures have increased by about 1 degree since 1970, resulting in about 50 percent more tropical storm activity than normal.
No, counters Jim O'Brien, a professor of meteorology and oceanography at Florida State University. His point: Since 1850, the Earth has undergone numerous warming and cooling cycles and there has been no distinct trend in the overall intensity of hurricane seasons.
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