We’re coming to the end of a very active hurricane season, and this year there has been an increase in misinformation surrounding these extreme weather events.
Let’s go over some hurricane basics so we better understand how they form and what fuels them.
What weather phenomenon should we debunk next?
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We are coming to the end of an extremely active hurricane season, and this year, misinformation around these extreme weather events has increased.
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