Zeta Moves on, but Damage Remains

Hurricane Zeta caused significant damage, leaving over 2.6 million people without power from Louisiana to Virginia. The community is coping with the outages, relying on generators and patience. Although Zeta has moved into the Atlantic, officials warn of ongoing risks such as downed power lines and toxic fumes. Zeta was the 27th named storm of the Atlantic season, setting a record as the 11th to hit the continental US in one season.

What was one of the immediate effects of Hurricane Zeta?

• Improved weather conditions

• New construction projects

• Increased tourism

• Damaged homes and trees

How many people were reported to have lost their lives due to Hurricane Zeta?

• None

• Six

• Three

• Ten

What were people relying on during the power outage caused by Hurricane Zeta?

• Generators

• Electric cars

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

What risks remained after the remnants of Zeta moved into the Atlantic?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Downed power lines and toxic fumes

• Earthquakes

• Flooding

What record did Hurricane Zeta set during the Atlantic season?

• First hurricane to hit the US

• Most powerful hurricane ever

• 11th named storm to hit the continental US in one season

• Longest-lasting hurricane