Hurricanes: Impact and Consequences

The video discusses some of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, including the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, the New England Hurricane of 1938, Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and Hurricane Maria in 2017. It highlights the impact of these storms, the challenges in predicting their paths, and the devastation they caused. The video also touches on the inadequacies in disaster preparedness and response during these events.

What was a major factor in the high death toll of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• Advanced weather prediction methods

• Lack of preparation and primitive tracking

• Evacuation of the city

• Strong levee systems

How did the U.S. Weather Bureau's prediction affect the response to the Galveston Hurricane?

• It led to timely evacuations

• It was accurate and prevented damage

• It had no impact on the response

• It was incorrect, leading to unpreparedness

Which group of people was tragically affected by the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935?

• World War I veterans

• Tourists on vacation

• Local fishermen

• School children

What was the government's classification of the deaths of veterans in the Labor Day Hurricane?

• Natural disaster

• Human error

• Unavoidable accident

• Act of God

What was a key reason for the devastation caused by the New England Hurricane of 1938?

• Accurate weather predictions

• Strong infrastructure

• Unexpected change in storm direction

• Early evacuation

What was the financial impact of the New England Hurricane of 1938 in today's dollars?

• $10 billion

• $5.5 billion

• $1 billion

• $3 billion

What was a significant consequence of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans?

• No impact on population

• Effective government response

• Minimal flooding

• Levee system failure

What was a major issue faced by residents of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?

• Immediate government aid

• No flooding

• Rising temperatures and food shortages

• Abundant food supplies

What was one of the long-term effects of Hurricane Maria on Puerto Rico?

• Immediate restoration of power

• No controversy over death toll

• Minimal damage

• Prolonged power outages

What was controversial about the reported death toll of Hurricane Maria?

• It was not reported

• It was overestimated

• It was initially reported as very low

• It was universally agreed upon