Storm Surges

The video discusses the threat of storm surges during hurricanes, highlighting the significant danger they pose, as seen in events like Hurricane Katrina. It explains how hurricanes form and the potential impact of climate change on their frequency and intensity. The video focuses on the risk to coastal cities, particularly New York, due to its geography. It also covers the importance of evacuation plans, despite the challenges in weather forecasting.

What causes the ocean's water level to rise at the eye of a hurricane?

• High air pressure

• Low air pressure

• Strong sunlight

• Cold temperatures

How might climate change affect the development of hurricanes?

• No change in hurricane patterns

• Hurricanes developing over a wider area

• Decrease in hurricane frequency

• Hurricanes developing over a smaller area

Which cities are mentioned as being at risk due to rising ocean temperatures?

• Tokyo and Hong Kong

• Sydney and Melbourne

• Los Angeles and Miami

• Paris and London

Why is New York particularly vulnerable to hurricanes?

• It is located in a valley

• It is surrounded by mountains

• It has a high population density

• Its geography funnels hurricanes into the harbor

What is a key strategy to mitigate the impact of hurricanes in New York?

• Building more skyscrapers

• Increasing public transportation

• Mass evacuation plans

• Constructing underground shelters