Busy 2012 hurricane season continues decades-long high activity era in the Atlantic
Friday, November 30, 2012 - 10:40
in Earth & Climate
(Phys.org)—November 30 marks the end of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane season, one that produced 19 named storms, of which 10 became hurricanes and one became a major hurricane. The number of named storms is well above the average of 12. The number of hurricanes is also above the average of six, but the number of major hurricanes is below the average of three.