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AnnuAl GlobAl Cli mAte And C AtAstroph e r e port<br />

Atlantic Ocean Basin (ENSO)<br />

Figure 30: 25-Year Atlantic Hurricane Frequency By ENSO Phase<br />

During El Niño Phases:<br />

• Overall hurricane frequency decreases significantly<br />

• Category 3 (sustained winds of 111 mph (179 kph) or greater) hurricane frequency decreases<br />

• L<strong>and</strong>falling hurricane frequency remains near average<br />

During La Niña Phases:<br />

• Overall hurricane frequency increases significantly<br />

• Category 3 (sustained winds of 111 mph (179 kph) or greater) hurricane frequency increases<br />

• L<strong>and</strong>falling hurricane frequency increases<br />

During Neutral Phases:<br />

• Overall hurricane frequency remains near average<br />

• Category 3 (sustained winds of 111 mph (179 kph) or greater) hurricane frequency remains near average<br />

• L<strong>and</strong>falling hurricane frequency remains near average<br />

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