Canada's Magdalen Islands' Peatlands Hold Vital Clues About Ancient Atlantic Hurricanes

Canada's Magdalen Islands' peatlands hold vital clues about ancient Atlantic hurricanes

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.

Magdalen Islands Peatlands Reveal Key Insights into Ancient Atlantic

Eastern Canada’s eastern maritime regions have experienced a noticeable intensification in hurricane and near-hurricane strength storms over recent decades, with events like Hurricane Juan in 2003, Dorian in 2019, and Fiona in 2022 underscoring a pattern of rising storm severity. While the present-day upsurge in intense storm activity might appear unprecedented, new research from Concordia University reveals that such periods of heightened storm…