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Study Warns: Caribbean Cyclones May Surge by 2100

4/3/2025

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A groundbreaking study of Belize's Great Blue Hole reveals a troubling trend: tropical cyclones have surged in frequency over the last 5,700 years, with a notable spike in the past two decades. Alarmingly, researchers warn that by 2100, the Caribbean could face up to 45 storms, fueled by climate change and escalating sea temperatures.

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A groundbreaking study of Belize's Great Blue Hole reveals a troubling trend: tropical cyclones have surged in frequency over the last 5,700 years, with a notable spike in the past two decades. Alarmingly, researchers warn that by 2100, the Caribbean could face up to 45 storms, fueled by climate change and escalating sea temperatures.