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Eastern Pacific hurricane activity surpasses a seasonal record
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Pacific hurricanes in the reported five-storm sequence
Scientists said hurricane activity east of the international date line surpassed the previous 2018 record for accumulated cyclone energy, driven by El Niño, warm water and favorable atmospheric conditions.
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Hurricane activity east of the international date line surpassed the previous accumulated cyclone energy record set in 2018.
“passed the old mark set in 2018”
The last five Pacific hurricanes all reached major-hurricane status.
“The last five Pacific hurricanes — long-lasting Nolo, Odalys, Polo, Rachel and Simon — have all reached major status”
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Pacific hurricanes in the reported five-storm sequence
“The last five Pacific hurricanes”