Fatalities in the United States from Atlantic Tropical Cyclones: New Data and Interpretation

Edward N. Rappaport National Weather Service, National Centers for Environmental Prediction, National Hurricane Center, Miami, Florida

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CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: Edward N. Rappaport, National Hurricane Center, 11691 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL 33165, E-mail: edward.n.rappaport@noaa.gov

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR: Edward N. Rappaport, National Hurricane Center, 11691 SW 17th Street, Miami, FL 33165, E-mail: edward.n.rappaport@noaa.gov
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