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The average number of Atlantic hurricanes that form each year.
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Numbers in the News: Hurricanes
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November. Prepare yourself with these facts and figures.
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The average number of Atlantic hurricanes that form each year.
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The average number of Atlantic hurricanes that form each year.
SOURCES: NATIONAL OCEANIC & ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
THINK ABOUT IT: Three of the costliest hurricanes struck during the same year. Why do you think they caused so much damage?
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