Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun and will continue through November.
Here’s a lesser-known fact: Hurricanes actually benefit our climate.
One of the main functions of these storm surges is to push the intense heat that collects along the equator up to the poles. Without hurricanes, the equator would be much hotter and the poles much colder.
There are other benefits, too. Check out this story from The Weather Channel.
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