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Record Atlantic Hurricane Season
November 30, 2008 | NOAA

“The 2008 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially comes to a close on Sunday, marking the end of a season that produced a record number of consecutive storms to strike the United States and ranks as one of the more active seasons in the 64 years since comprehensive records began.” Quoted from the NOAA article.

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