Why monster hurricanes like Milton are happening in the Gulf. It’s not geoengineering

Hurricanes have always happened, at least for as long as we have records. But two major hurricanes in just two weeks, both hitting the Florida Gulf Coast, is highly unusual if not quite unprecedented. In 2004, two major hurricanes, Frances and Jeanne, made landfall 21 days apart in the exact same spot, Hutchinson Island.

But on barely moderated social media, it seems weird enough that people are unintentionally spreading false statements, known as misinformation. Others do so intentionally (known as disinformation), often to get more followers on social media and help monetize their profiles…

To get real answers on some of the questions swirling around Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Herald spoke to scientists and experts who’ve dedicated their careers to meteorology, atmospheric science, tropical cyclones, and hurricanes.