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Scientists: World's warming; expect more intense hurricanes
Sea level rise plays major role
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High winds and water surround buildings as Hurricane Florence hits Front Street in downtown Swansboro N.C., Friday. - photo by Associated Press
WASHINGTON — A warmer world makes for nastier hurricanes. Scientists say they are wetter, possess more energy and intensify faster.
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