What's The Deepest Storm Surge In History?

The video explores the impact of climate change on storm surges, highlighting how rising sea levels and powerful hurricanes increase their destructiveness. It discusses historical examples like Hurricane Katrina and Sandy, and examines Hurricane Ian as a case study. The video explains factors influencing storm surge severity, such as hurricane size and ocean floor topography, and emphasizes the need for improved forecasting due to climate change.

What was the initial belief about the correlation between hurricane strength and storm surge?

• Storm surges are only caused by sea level rise.

• Stronger hurricanes always cause higher storm surges.

• Weaker hurricanes cause higher storm surges.

• Storm surges are unrelated to hurricane strength.

What is the primary cause of a storm surge?

• Rainfall from the hurricane

• Salt water pushed on land by hurricane winds

• Melting ice caps

• Earthquakes under the ocean

Which hurricane caused the highest storm surge in the US?

• Cyclone Mahina

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Ike

• Hurricane Sandy

What unique geographical feature contributed to Hurricane Ian's storm surge?

• High sea walls

• Deep ocean floor

• Shallow ocean floor

• Mountainous coastline

What was the unexpected outcome captured by Max Olson's camera during Hurricane Ian?

• A house floating away with people inside

• A tornado forming

• A shipwreck

• A volcanic eruption

Why did Hurricane Katrina cause more destruction than Hurricane Ian despite being a lower category?

• It was faster

• It had a larger wind field

• It hit a more populated area

• It had more rainfall

What is a significant challenge in accurately predicting storm surges?

• Lack of satellite data

• Inaccurate weather forecasts

• Insufficient historical data

• Unmapped underwater features

What technology is being used to improve ocean floor mapping?

• Manned submarines

• Underwater robots

• Uncrewed floating drones

• Satellite imaging

How does climate change affect future storm surges?

• It causes more earthquakes

• It reduces ocean temperatures

• It increases sea levels and hurricane intensity

• It decreases the frequency of hurricanes

What is a crucial step individuals should take regarding storm surge threats?

• Ignore evacuation orders

• Make and execute a plan early

• Wait until the last minute to evacuate

• Rely solely on government aid