India, Feb. 20 -- Hurricanes are all set to become more frequent and intense in the North Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Oceans over the next 10 years, according to a study by the UK's University of Reading.

This spells increased danger for coastal communities across North and Central America, according to a statement issued by the university on February 19, 2025.

A team from the university used the UK Met Office's DePreSys4 climate prediction software and a specialised tracking algorithm to forecast future hurricane patterns.

Projected tropical cyclone numbers in the Atlantic could more than double compared to 1970s levels over the next decade, while East Pacific activity could increase by more than a third.

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