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Jan. 25, 2008
Hurricanes, Climate and Weather
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| Researchers from the American Meteorological Society met this week in New Orleans, site of the Hurricane Katrina disaster just years ago. In this segment, guest host Joe Palca talks with hurricane scientists attending the meeting about hurricanes and tropical cyclones, and the link between climate change and hurricanes. Is there a clear connection? |
Produced by Karin Vergoth
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Thomas Knutson
Research Meteorologist
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Princeton, New Jersey
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