Quotes by Chris Landsea

“The global warming impacts are so tiny today that they cant be measured although they might be measured in 100 years. Compared to the natural swings of hurricane activity and compared to the huge population increase and infrastructure build-up along the coast, any global warming effects are likely to be so tiny that theyre lost in the noise.”

“We can explain it after the fact, but we cant forecast that very well, where the storms are going to form.”

“I think that this is very good science and a very important paper, but I dont think it settles every question.”

“One thing is fairly certain -- its going to be a major hurricane.”

“Its not something we predicted, and Im not sure its something we can anticipate way in advance.”

“Its cyclical. If there are changes from human-induced global warming, theyre so small we cant detect them yet.”

“Thats not physically consistent with more intense storms, theres something fishy in that result.”

“Fortunately, Zeta is more of a curiosity than a life-threatening event.”

“Back then forecasters didnt have satellites or even land-based radar. All they had were ships at sea.”

“Its a good way to end the record-breaking season. Why not have one more and be done with it?”