July 20, 2001

Spin Cycle

For the next several years, hurricane season may be a little more dangerous than it has been for decades:

Scientists say the Earth's climate goes through cycles, but they don't know why. Right now, Atlantic water temperatures are slightly warmer than usual, by just half a degree Fahrenheit.

Yet another example of climate phenomena which scientists have observed, but simply don't understand.

Posted by wasylik at July 20, 2001 12:37 AM