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2 Factors Made Hurricane Melissa Dangerous – And They're on The Rise, Say Experts


Fueled by abnormally warm Caribbean waters, Hurricane Melissa exploded into a Category 5 cyclone while moving at little more than a strolling pace – a dangerous mix that could amplify its impacts through relentless rain, storm surge, and wind.

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