Hurricane
What is a hurricane?
A Hurricane is a large storm.
What is an Earthquake?
What is the greatest threat to life from Hurricanes?
Storm surge and flooding?
How many categories are there for Hurricanes?
Five (5)
However, there are talks of adding a 6th catergory!
Can Earthquakes be predicted?
No, earthquakes cannot be predicted with the current level of scientific understanding
How soon can a tsunami wave arrive?
As soon as five (5) minutes
When is the hurricane season in the Cayman Islands?
June 1st- November 30th
(Beginning of June to the end of November)
What number- magnitude does the Richter scale which measures the strength of an Earthquake go up to
9+
Fun Fact! The Richter scale is logarithmic not linear. This means a magnitude 6 Earthquakes is ten (10) times stronger than a magnitude 5!
True or False? Doorways are the safest place to stand under during an Earthquake
False, doorways are more dangerous as the door can slam on you and cause you injury. It is best to drop, cover and hold on.
Is the Eye of a storm calm or stormy?
Calm.
What is the advice on what to during an Earthquake?
DROP. COVER. HOLD ON.
or DUCK.COVER.HOLD ON.
True of False? Tsunamis are not just one wave but a series of waves
True, Tsunamis are multiple waves. The following waves may be larger than the first.
What wind speed (in mph) is required for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?
74 mph (119 km/h)
What is the name of the tectonic plate that the Cayman Islands sits on?
The North American Plate
What does NENS stand for?
National Emergency Notification System.
In Cayman we currently have two phases.
Phase 1. Radio interrupt
Phase 2. Phone App