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North Atlantic spring storms have grown more common since 1940, analysis reveals

Storm Dave, which swept across northern Europe over the Easter weekend, is an example of what new research from the University of Gothenburg has revealed. Spring storms forming over the North Atlantic have become more common than they were 80 years ago, and this is due to climate change.

North Atlantic spring storms have grown more common since 1940, analysis reveals
Image: Phys.org
Storm Dave, which swept across northern Europe over the Easter weekend, is an example of what new research from the University of Gothenburg has revealed. Spring storms forming over the North Atlantic have become more common than they were 80 years ago, and this is due to climate change.

Originally published at Phys.org

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