Hurricane Dorian Plus King Tide Equals An Extra-Dangerous Situation

The video discusses the impact of Hurricane Durian on Florida's coast, particularly during a king tide. It explains how factors like ocean warmth, the moon's perigee, and the Earth's proximity to the sun influence tides. These factors are converging, making this year's tides potentially more dangerous, especially with the added impact of Hurricane Durian.

What is a king tide and what impact can it have on coastal areas?

• A low tide that causes erosion

• A high tide that can lead to flooding

• A tide that occurs only in winter

• A tide unaffected by weather conditions

How does the warmth of ocean water influence king tides?

• Warm water increases the tide height

• Warm water decreases the tide height

• Warm water has no effect on tides

• Warm water causes tides to occur less frequently

What is the moon's perigee and how does it affect tides?

• A point that occurs once a year

• A point where the moon has no effect on tides

• The moon's closest point to Earth, increasing tide strength

• The moon's farthest point from Earth, decreasing tide strength

How does the sun's gravity influence ocean tides?

• It only affects tides during solar eclipses

• It has no effect on tides

• It decreases the tide height

• It increases the tide height when Earth is closer to the sun

Why might this year's king tide be particularly dangerous?

• Because the Earth is farthest from the sun

• Due to the convergence of warm water, moon's perigee, and storms

• Due to colder ocean temperatures

• Because of the absence of storms