The Great Lakes Tropical Storm of 1996

The video explores the nature of tropical storms, highlighting their predictable formation over warm ocean waters. It introduces Hurricane Huron, a unique storm that formed over Lake Huron in 1996, resembling a tropical storm despite being far from the tropics. The video explains the formation process of tropical storms, their classification based on wind speed, and the unusual conditions that led to Hurricane Huron's development. Despite its nickname, Hurricane Huron was not technically a hurricane or tropical storm due to its location and wind speed, making it a meteorological anomaly.

What is a key factor in the formation of tropical storms?

• Strong ocean currents

• Cold, dry air

• Warm, moist air

• High-pressure zones

At what wind speed does a tropical storm become classified as a hurricane?

• 119 kilometers per hour

• 150 kilometers per hour

• 100 kilometers per hour

• 63 kilometers per hour

Which of the following is NOT a name for a hurricane?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tropical cyclone

• Typhoon

What was unusual about the formation of Hurricane Huron?

• It was the fastest storm recorded

• It formed over a lake

• It formed over the ocean

• It had a cold center

What did the satellite images reveal about Hurricane Huron?

• It was larger than any recorded storm

• It looked like a typical hurricane

• It had a double eye

• It had no eye