TYPHOON!

The video covers two main topics: Gordon Pirrie's remarkable running performance, showcasing his potential for the 1960 Olympics, and the catastrophic impact of Typhoon Vera on Japan, highlighting the extensive damage and human toll.

What aspect of Gordon Pirrie's race performance is highlighted in the video?

• His struggle to keep pace

• His endurance throughout the race

• His ability to start strong

• His impressive finish

What is the main focus of the second section of the video?

• The technology used to predict typhoons

• The recovery efforts after Typhoon Vera

• The impact of Typhoon Vera on Honshu

• The history of typhoons in Japan

What was the reported wind speed of Typhoon Vera?

• 100 miles an hour

• 120 miles an hour

• 180 miles an hour

• 150 miles an hour

How many people were reported homeless due to Typhoon Vera?

• 3 million

• 2 million

• 1 million

• 500,000

How does the destruction caused by Typhoon Vera compare to the 1934 typhoon?

• Not mentioned

• Less severe

• Equally severe

• More severe