Satellite image of Hurricane Irma. In this geocolor image captured by GOES-16 and released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Hurricane Irma approaches Anguilla on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. The most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history roared into the Caribbean, its winds ripping off roofs and knocking out phones. (NOAA via AP)

(Bloomberg) – The names of hurricanes that killed hundreds of people in 2017 and helped cause more than $215 billion in damage have been retired, never to be used again for the Atlantic.

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