original_query: What were the main characteristics of the 1970 Atlantic hurricane season?
query: What were the main characteristics of the 1970 Atlantic hurricane season?
answer: The 1970 Atlantic hurricane season was average, with 14 storms (7 hurricanes, 2 major).  It was the first season in a low-quality era of tropical cyclone formation and the first year reconnaissance aircraft flew into all four quadrants of every tropical cyclone.  The season resulted in at least 115 deaths and over $1.03 billion in damage.