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Study Reveals 5,700-Year Cyclone History in Belize

4/5/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Goethe University Frankfurt has unveiled a 5,700-year history of tropical cyclones in Belize's Great Blue Hole. Analyzing a 30-meter sediment core, researchers identified 694 storm layers, highlighting a dramatic surge in storm activity, especially in the past 20 years, driven by climate change. Experts warn that this century could see up to 45 storms.

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A groundbreaking study from Goethe University Frankfurt has unveiled a 5,700-year history of tropical cyclones in Belize's Great Blue Hole. Analyzing a 30-meter sediment core, researchers identified 694 storm layers, highlighting a dramatic surge in storm activity, especially in the past 20 years, driven by climate change. Experts warn that this century could see up to 45 storms.