The Conversation·2026-10-09 20:38· 25 d agoFeaturedRecommendation80.56

How Hurricane Isaias broke through to become the first Atlantic hurricane in an extremely quiet 2026 season

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An atmospheric scientist explains what’s been going on in the atmosphere, and how El Niño and the jet stream both play important roles.

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