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Quiz for the week of: September 14, 2026


Question 1 out of 5

Q: What is one major reason no Atlantic hurricanes had formed by the usual peak of the 2026 hurricane season?

Select your answer:
A. Ocean water was too cold for any storms to form.
B. El NiƱo helped create strong wind shear that disrupted developing storms.
C. Hurricanes formed but stayed too far out at sea to be detected.
D. Tropical storms formed only in the Gulf of Mexico.