Name the Weather Event
This weather event is caused by a rotating low-pressure system fueled by warm ocean water and is characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges.
What is Hurricanes?
This event leads to long-term soil erosion, water contamination, and the destruction of ecosystems, making recovery slow and difficult.
What is flooding?
This can lead to flash flooding, power outages, and the destruction of homes.
What is Hurricanes?
A combination of high pressure systems, drought conditions, and dry vegetation often leads to the ignition and spread of this event.
What is wildfires?
This weather event is believed to be responsible for the "perfect storm" in 1991, which became the subject of a best-selling book and movie.
What is Hurricane?
A violent, rotating column of air in a thunderstorm that forms when warm air rises quickly and interacts with cooler air at higher altitudes.
What is Tornadoes?
The aftermath of these storms can lead to permanent changes to landscapes, including the destruction of forests and long-lasting shifts in local wildlife populations.
What is wildfires?
These events can result in fallen trees, damaged roofs, and broken power lines, causing widespread power outages.
What is extreme winds?
This phenomenon is often triggered by rapid shifts in the jet stream and cold, dense air pushing southward from the Arctic regions.
What is a cold wave?
This weather event is known for spawning the deadliest storm in U.S. history, which killed between 6,000 and 12,000 people.
What is a Hurricane?