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Increased Media Attention: Severe storms are heavily reported because they make compelling stories, which skews perception.
Scientific Evidence: Agencies like NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) state that we cannot definitively attribute the increase in hurricanes directly to climate change. Natural variability overshadows discernible long-term trends in hurricane frequency.
Historical Context: The period from the 1970s onward, marked by satellite technology, shows an apparent increase in hurricanes hitting the U.S., but when looking years before satellites (1950s and 1960s), similar hurricane activity was observed, indicating possible underreporting in earlier decades.