• Eastern Canada has seen a rise in the number of hurricane- and near-hurricane strength events battering its maritime areas, with particularly violent storms in 2003 (Hurricane Juan), 2019 (Dorian) and 2022 (Fiona). • While this seems to be a recent phenomenon, the region has experienced this kind of surge in activity before, according to a new Concordia University study.
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- Eastern Canada has seen a rise in the number of hurricane- and near-hurricane strength events battering its maritime areas, with particularly violent storms in 2003 (Hurricane Juan), 2019 (Dorian) and 2022 (Fiona). While this seems to be a recent phenomenon, the region has experienced this kind of surge in activity before, according to a new Concordia University study.
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- https://phys.org/news/2026-02-canada-magdalen-islands-peatlands-vital.html (Latest source article published: 2026-02-24 23:20 UTC)