Eyes in the Sky

What is the most deadly aspect of a hurricane when it hits the ground?

• The storm surge

• The rotation of the clouds

• The satellite images

• The beautiful cloud formations

What was a significant factor in the high death toll of the 1900 Galveston hurricane?

• Strong winds

• Excessive rainfall

• High latitude of the storm

• Lack of satellite data

How do modern satellites improve our understanding of hurricanes?

• By providing real-time images of the entire hemisphere

• By predicting the exact path of hurricanes

• By eliminating the need for meteorologists

• By stopping hurricanes from forming

What is the primary purpose of the JPSS satellite?

• To take beautiful pictures of Earth

• To predict earthquakes

• To measure temperature and moisture for weather models

• To track animal migrations

What is the 'cone of uncertainty' used for in hurricane forecasting?

• To predict the exact time a hurricane will hit

• To show the potential path of a hurricane

• To measure the strength of a hurricane

• To determine the height of storm surges

How has the accuracy of hurricane forecasts improved over the past two decades?

• Forecasts are now 100% accurate

• Five-day forecasts are now as accurate as two-day forecasts were 20 years ago

• Forecasts can predict hurricanes a year in advance

• Forecasts no longer require human input

Why is it important to avoid overwarning the public about hurricanes?

• It can cause unnecessary panic and evacuation

• It leads to more accurate forecasts

• It helps in tracking the hurricane better

• It increases the size of the cone of uncertainty