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 category did Hurricane Matthew reach at its peak strength?

How did Hurricane Matthew impact Haiti?

What was the maximum storm surge reported in the Bahamas?

What were the primary causes of flooding in the Carolinas during Hurricane Matthew?

Discuss the potential link between Hurricane Matthew and climate change.