Hurricane Matthew: The Meteorology

Hurricane Matthew formed in the Caribbean, rapidly intensifying to a Category 5 storm. It impacted Haiti and Cuba as a Category 4 hurricane, causing significant damage. Matthew then moved through the Bahamas and near Florida, maintaining strength as a Category 3 hurricane. It made landfall in South Carolina as a Category 1 storm, causing severe flooding in the Carolinas and Virginia. The video discusses the role of climate change in such extreme weather events and the increasing impact of hurricanes as more people live near coasts.

What was the maximum category reached by Hurricane Matthew during its initial formation?

• Category 3

• Category 5

• Category 1

• Category 4

Which country experienced the most powerful hurricane in 50 years due to Hurricane Matthew?

• United States

• Bahamas

• Haiti

• Cuba

What was the highest category Hurricane Matthew reached while moving through the Bahamas?

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

Which state experienced its first hurricane impact in over 35 years due to Hurricane Matthew?

• Virginia

• Florida

• Georgia

• South Carolina

What was a significant factor contributing to the extreme rainfall during Hurricane Matthew's impact on the Carolinas?

• Lack of storm surge

• Record moisture levels in the air

• Low ocean temperatures

• High wind speeds